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.
February 16, 2019 IBM steps up efforts to help miners improve health and safety records The company is working with several wearable technology providers so companies can monitor biometric and environmental data to identify whether employees are experiencing dangers or risk, beyond a equipment failure.
February 15, 2019 Fire shuts down Vale’s Malaysia distribution center The majority of material from the Malaysian distribution center is Brazilian Blend fines destined for China.
February 15, 2019 Trust in tailings? Vale dam disaster spurs investors into action The disaster has called into question the willingness of investors and lenders to continue funding the broader industry.
February 15, 2019 EU starts investigation into Chinese steel wheel imports The investigation could lead to provisional duties being applied within nine months and definitive duties, typically in place for five years, in 15 months.
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