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.

January 16, 2020

Rio Tinto’s full-year iron ore shipments drop on disruptions from cyclone and fire

Rio Tinto posted a 3% drop in iron ore shipments in 2019.

January 16, 2020

Vale halts Esperança tailings operations

Vale cited the need to do a technical evaluation and potentially carry out work to improve safety at the site.

January 16, 2020

Brazil police say key part of Vale dam probe to wrap up in June

The police probe is one of several parallel investigations into the causes of the dam's collapse, which killed at least 255 people just under a year ago.

January 14, 2020

Australian Vanadium signs agreement with Chinese steelmaker

AVL signed a letter of intent with Hebei Yanshan Vanadium and Titanium Industry Technology Research.

January 14, 2020

Iron price gains as China imports leap to over 1 billion tonnes

December cargo volumes highest since September 2018 as Beijing's economic stimulus pays off.

January 14, 2020

Vale mulls raising stake in power generation company

Vale is a majority owner in Aliança Energia with a 55% stake.

January 13, 2020

BHP says Westpac chairman will not stand for re-election on its board

Lindsay Maxsted remain a member of the board, and on the risk and audit committees until the 2020 annual general meeting.