March 12, 2020

Rio Tinto to pay ex-CEO’s deferred bonus with interest

UK investigated payments to a consultant when Sam Walsh was the head of Rio's iron ore group.

March 11, 2020

Vale to create compliance department after Brumadinho

Company to improve corporate governance after the disasters in Brumadinho and Mariana.

March 11, 2020

China $570 billion stimulus raises hopes for copper, iron ore price

Copper and iron ore prices hold up as China shifts focus from containing the outbreak to rebuilding its economy.

March 11, 2020

Despite a turbulent year – BHP keeps its brand crown

BHP retains the top spot despite recording a 3% drop in brand value to $5.8 billion.

March 10, 2020

BHP in ‘good shape’ to act if coronavirus disruption brings M&A openings

BHP has been focused on scenario analysis around the potential impact of the virus on global supply chains.

March 9, 2020

Vale watching Gongo Soco as wall continues to erode

The miner seeks to prevent any impact the erosion could have on the nearby Sul Superior dam, which remains at highest safety alert level.

March 6, 2020

China warns metals firms not to race back from virus

China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said 76% of its members had gone back to work.

March 5, 2020

Brazil state authority defends licensing Anglo American facility expansion

Company tries to expand an iron ore facility, including a mining waste dam, in Minas Gerais.

March 5, 2020

Brazil court releases $10m in frozen funds to Vale for studies on Brumadinho

Study will be used to stipulate indemnities of those affected.

March 5, 2020

Brazil CSN revives plan for mining unit IPO

Company's CEO talked about the possibility in an investor conference call.