March 5, 2020

The best places to mine are still in the developed world – and that’s a problem

The Fraser Institute's annual survey shows that uncertainty is a confidence killer among mining executives.

March 5, 2020

Sierra Leone iron ore crisis creates debt-racked ghost town

In all, 1,700 workers at Marampa were dismissed due to a legal dispute with the government.

March 5, 2020

Glencore finds facts that “may be relevant” to corruption probes

The Swiss miner and commodity trader is being investigated for alleged corruption and bribery in the UK, US and Brazil.

March 5, 2020

China-backed JV set to start work at Simandou

The Chinese agency overseeing the biggest government-owned companies is close to approving the development of the vast iron ore deposit in Guinea.

March 4, 2020

China iron ore futures resume rise on stimulus optimism

The Dalian Commodity Exchange's May iron ore contract ended up 0.9% at $95.13 a tonne.

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.