March 4, 2020

Brazil prosecutors seek to block expansion of Anglo American mining dam

Expansion in Minas Gerais state includes raising the height of a dam that contains mining tailings.

March 4, 2020

Rio emissions targets have investors, green groups up in arms

Activist investors led by a Friends of the Earth's subsidiary have tabled a shareholder resolution calling for tougher goals.

March 2, 2020

Iron ore, copper prices surge despite China factory data shock

Investors look beyond fall in manufacturing gauge to lowest on record to hopes of massive infrastructure stimulus from Beijing.

March 2, 2020

Norway adopts Canada’s initiative for sustainable mining

TSM requires companies to assess their performance across eight areas, including energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

March 1, 2020

Nippon Steel braces for downside risk as coronavirus spreads

The company is bracing for a downside risk as slower manufacturing activities in China may further weigh on demand in industries.

February 28, 2020

Mining tycoon Andrew Forrest ups stake in Fortescue

He now owns more than 35% of the iron ore mining company he founded.

February 27, 2020

Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier

MV Stellar Banner is stranded off the Brazilian northern coast.

February 26, 2020

Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast

The ship's commander issued an emergency satellite alert on Tuesday and took the vessel to a sandbar.

February 26, 2020

Rio Tinto’s best earnings since 2011 clouded by virus risks

Company announced ordinary dividend of $6.2 billion in 2019 and total cash returns of $7.2 billion.

February 26, 2020

Rio’s $1bn spend to reach zero emissions “not enough”

Rio's boss said consumers, governments and shareholders must all be willing to make sacrifices if climate targets are to be met.