March 6, 2019 Global Mineral Professionals Alliance launches tailings initiative The members of the Alliance agreed on the urgency of examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure.
March 5, 2019 ABB launches digital portfolio to create the world’s most efficient mines ABB Ability MineOptimize connects all electrification, automation and digital offerings to optimize all stages in the lifecycle.
March 5, 2019 MAC releases second edition of tailings and water management guide The recent collapse of the tailings dam at the Brumadinho iron mine in Brazil underscores the urgent need for effective tailings management.
March 5, 2019 Brazil minister calls Vale ‘important’ even as prosecutors probe miner The world's largest iron ore miner plays an important role in Brazil's economic development.
March 5, 2019 Never a bad day at the office for Anglo American execs The diversified miner's CEO Mark Cutifani earned $72,000 per day last year.
March 5, 2019 Vale fired inspection firm that failed to certify dam: prosecutors The allegations were contained in a document given to Vale recommending the immediate “temporary removal” of top executives.
March 4, 2019 Investors spooked by Brazilian Vale’s surprise CEO shake-up "Being part of the old Brazil, the land of impunity, doesn't work anymore."
March 3, 2019 Vale’s CEO, other execs, to step down after Brazil dam burst The company described the move as 'temporary.'
March 1, 2019 Vale probe could lead to fine of 20% of revenue from 2018 Vale will be on the hook for about $7.2 billion should Brazil’s government fine the company 20% of annual revenue.
March 1, 2019 Ukraine’s Jan-Feb steel output falls 0.6 pct — union Data from the union showed pig iron output fell by 7%
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
