February 12, 2020 Vale loses spot as world’s top iron ore producer to Rio Tinto The negative effect on the miner's balance sheet will be formally informed when releasing full-year results on Feb. 20.
February 11, 2020 Iron ore, coking coal shrug off China coronavirus, look to stimulus It would appear market participants are looking beyond the virus to increased stimulus spending by Beijing
February 9, 2020 Head of Thyssenkrupp’s steel unit to leave – Handelsblatt Premal Desai has been leading the division since June 2019.
February 8, 2020 Cyclone nears Australia’s west with heavy winds, risk of storm tide Cyclone Damien was expected to make landfall on the west coast near Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore port.
February 7, 2020 2020 to be pivotal for coal miners — report Wood Mackenzie says met coal producers will face mounting pressure as the global lens focuses sharper on the industry.
February 7, 2020 Honbridge’s SAM confident $2bn Brazil iron mine will go ahead With a capacity of 27.5 million tonnes per year, the project is expected to be built in Minas Gerais.
February 6, 2020 US rare earths production up 44% in 2019 — report Overall US metal mine production in 2019 was estimated to be $28.1 billion, or almost $500 million higher than in 2018.
February 5, 2020 Brazil’s Bolsonaro moves to ok mining on indigenous lands The proposal includes provisions to consult indigenous groups for any mining project
February 5, 2020 Vale’s New Steel expects first plant startup in 2022 With an investment of up to $100 million, the new plant will be an important part of Vale's strategy to reduce the accumulation of tailings.
February 5, 2020 Nigeria sets ambitious target for mining sector growth Nigeria has been trying to boost the sector as part of efforts to diversify its economy.
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