September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

September 26, 2019

Vale to launch new iron ore product in Q1 2020

GF88 is a high-grade iron ore product, produced by grinding Vale's flagship Carjas IOCJ 65% Fe fines.

September 25, 2019

Rio strikes deal with Chinese partners to cut steel-making emissions

The partnership with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University seeks to develop new ways to cut carbon emissions along the steelmaking supply chain.

September 25, 2019

BHP tried swaying Anglo’s Mark Cutifani to be its CEO

BHP favours an internal hire, but is also open to external candidates, people familiar with the matter said.

September 24, 2019

After dumping Vale, Church of England says miner has ‘way to go’

The church has also blocked investments in the miner through an ethical exclusion process.

September 22, 2019

BHP expects to meet iron ore commitments despite Jimblebar maintenance

BHP was commenting after speculation in China last week of problems at its Jimblebar ore handing plant and reclaimer facilities.

September 20, 2019

Brazil to lay criminal charges against Vale, auditor in dam burst

Police said the companies presented fake documents backing the stability of the dam that collapsed in January.

September 20, 2019

SL Mining to halt operations at Marampa iron ore mine in Sierra Leone

The move follows a shipment ban imposed by the government in July.

September 19, 2019

Iron ore price plunges, “panic” selling of coking coal

“What has happened has definitely irked policymakers in China. That puts a lot of pressure on coal imports for the end of the year.”

September 18, 2019

CHARTS: Mining is riding out US-China trade war

There is weakness elsewhere, but China's commodity business model of importing raw material is in fine shape, says new report.