February 19, 2019 China steel futures extend gains, iron ore ends flat Iron ore continues to influence the ferrous complex, steel prices reflect the rising cost of iron ore and producers are passing it on to the consumers.
February 19, 2019 Dry bulk market prospects worsen after Brazil dam disaster-shipper Golden Ocean The final effect on seaborne volumes is yet to be seen, but it is likely that an expected increase in exports from Brazil for 2019 will instead be a small…
February 19, 2019 The United States’ aluminium tariff wall is crumbling Aluminium associations the world over are calling for a refocus on China's massive production and export capacity.
February 19, 2019 South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore 2018 headline earnings edge lower "While challenges are part of the uncertain environment that we operate in... we have the right strategy and teams in place to create sustainable shareholder value."
February 19, 2019 BHP can’t rescue iron ore market after Brazil dam disaster 'We don’t see the case for any major investment in iron ore' - Mackenzie
February 19, 2019 BHP urges miners to create global body to oversee tailings dams CEO Andrew Mackenzie said it was too early to say what impact the recent Vale tailings dam disaster will have on efforts to restart BHP and Vale's jointly owned Samarco…
February 18, 2019 Brazil bans upstream mining dams after Vale’s latest disaster All so-called upstream dams need to be decommissioned or removed by August, 2021, according to a resolution the National Mining Agency published on Monday.
February 18, 2019 How South African mines cope with power cuts The utility gives the industry notice to reduce their power consumption by 15–20% when the national grid is at its tightest.
February 18, 2019 Buybacks and bumper profits on the cards as mining giants report Big mining has remained stubbornly focused on shareholder returns, rather than spending on acquisitions and big-ticket projects.
February 16, 2019 Vale evacuates 200 people from town near its Mar Azul mine The tailings dam at the iron ore mine is inactive so the miner said the evacuation is precautionary.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
