June 17, 2019

China iron ore retreats as Vale looks to rebuild capacity

Top iron ore miner Vale SA expects to soon restore 20 million tonnes of yearly capacity at its Brucutu mine in Brazil, according to analysts.

June 17, 2019

Rio Tinto rolls out ‘world’s biggest robot’ in Pilbara

The A$1.37 billion ($940m) autonomous train fleet will transport iron ore from 16 mines to ports in Dampier and Cape Lambert.

June 14, 2019

Iron ore price at fresh 5-year high

News that  Vale may be restarting full production at its 30m tonnes per year Brucutu mine sooner than expected did not stop […]

June 13, 2019

Vale says hopes to reach dam burst global settlements by year-end

Vale said on Thursday that it expects to reach global settlements covering economic and environmental damages from the January collapse of its Brumadinho tailings dam by late this year or…

June 13, 2019

Analysts say Vale execs optimistic about recovery of output at Brucutu mine

Brazil's Vale, which needs court approval to resume production at its Brucutu mine after a deadly dam collapse, told analysts it expects to do so soon.

June 13, 2019

Rio Tinto, Western Australia bring automation to the classroom

The world’s No.2 miner invested $1.4 million to help develop Australia’s first nationally recognized qualifications in automation.

June 13, 2019

Iron ore, gold surge propel South African miners to 11-year high

The twin tailwinds of rallying iron-ore prices and gold’s haven appeal have driven South African mining stocks to an almost 11-year high.

June 12, 2019

ArcelorMittal boss says EU must respond further to Trump’s steel tariffs

The European Commission is currently reviewing its "safeguard" measures designed to limit incoming steel and prevent a surge of imports as a result of Washington's 25% import tariffs.

June 12, 2019

Math model saves Russia’s MMK $7.7 million

In-depth data analysis allowed the company to improve the structure of coal charge and the quality of coke.

June 10, 2019

China’s iron ore surges as tight supply concerns resurface

China's iron ore jumped the most in nearly two weeks on Monday amid limited supply as stocks at the country's ports shrank further.