July 4, 2019 Iron ore ‘disconnected from fundamentals’ after huge rally The commodity’s rally has been so strong it’s triggering warnings that the gains have taken the market beyond fundamental drivers and prices are likely set for a pullback.
July 3, 2019 Brazil mining trade group slams Senate royalty proposals The Senate panel asked for implementation of a 40% royalty charge on high-yield mines and recommended the indictment of several Vale executives.
July 2, 2019 Vale CFO should face criminal indictment for dam, panel says Vale’s attempt to reduce costs resulted in heightened tolerance for risks, according to the report.
July 2, 2019 Alcoa’s workers accept offer, ‘exhausted’ from 18-month dispute Alcoa last week said it expects the smelter to be fully operational within 10 months if the offer was accepted.
July 2, 2019 Australia predicts 50% drop in iron ore price by 2021 Iron ore price sets fresh 5-and-a-half year high Tuesday, but the good times won't last, says the Australian government's chief economist.
June 28, 2019 BHP settles dispute over iron ore royalties with Western Australia in $175m deal Payment ends row over taxes allegedly owed by iron sales made through BHP’s Singaporean marketing arm.
June 27, 2019 Vale’s stock looks ‘screamingly cheap’ to Rio-based fund Analysts who met with Vale’s executives earlier this month believe that dividends are likely to be reinstated in 2020.
June 26, 2019 Philippines’ Global Ferronickel sees steel venture operational by 2021 The project will require an initial investment of $20 million, plus $10 million for capital expenditures.
June 26, 2019 Vale to invest $469m in dam safety measures The spending measures will be in addition to the $4.5 billion the miner has already provisioned for costs related to the dam burst.
June 25, 2019 Iron ore, gold rush push South Africa’s miners to 11-year high South African mining stocks haven’t had it this good since 2008.
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