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.

February 28, 2019

Australian mining industry group praises free trade deal with Peru

Ratification of the deal is expected to deliver major investment and job opportunities for Australia’s mining industry.

February 27, 2019

BHP announces executive changes

Vandita Pant will assume the role of chief commercial officer on July 1, taking over from 25-year veteran Arnoud Balhuize.

February 27, 2019

Brazil judge orders Vale workers out of jail

The company and its workers are under investigation for criminal responsibility for "qualified homicides."

February 27, 2019

Moody’s cuts Vale’s credit rating to junk

“The outlook for all ratings is negative.”

February 27, 2019

Rio Tinto investors partying like it’s 2014

Miner will pay a special dividend worth $4 billion, or $2.43 cent a share, as it recorded its highest annual underlying earnings in the last five years.