January 24, 2020

One year after Vale’s Brazilian dam burst, burying Brumadinho

One year ago, a Brazilian dam operated by Vale gave way to a tsunami of 9.7 million cubic meters of mining sludge that buried part of a town and killed…

January 23, 2020

Anglo’s fourth-quarter output rises on Brazil mine strength

Company reported a 4% increase in fourth-quarter production.

January 22, 2020

From mining savior to homicide charges, the fall of Vale’s chief

Fabio Schvartsman was supposed to be the fresh face that would help Vale SA, the world’s biggest iron ore miner, advance after a 2015 dam collapse.

January 21, 2020

Ex-Vale CEO charged with homicide for Brazil dam disaster

Fabio Schvartsman is the highest-profile executive facing criminal charges for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.

January 21, 2020

Brazil to announce new charges against Vale for mine disaster

The announcement comes almost a year after the incident.

January 20, 2020

Five iron ore trends to watch in 2020 – report

Vale could once again be the biggest swing factor for iron ore, but this time in the opposite direction.

January 17, 2020

Fresh high for iron ore price as Chinese steel breaks records

Crude steel output was just shy of 1 billion tonnes in 2019, up 8.3%.

January 17, 2020

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

January 17, 2020

Brazil prosecutors threaten to revive $37bn lawsuit over Samarco delays

The prosecutors' office has not ruled out other legal measures.

January 16, 2020

The big problem haunting top iron ore miner isn’t so easy to fix

Vale has taken several steps to clean up its image in the aftermath of the dam break.