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%

March 1, 2019

ArcelorMittal halts output at Bosnia mine after railway deal fails

The world's largest steelmaker operates a steel plant in the central Bosnian town of Zenica.

March 1, 2019

Chinese steel mills delay iron ore restocking, eye cheaper alternatives

Mills are also avoiding major suppliers like Vale, Rio Tinto, BHP Group and Fortescue Metals.