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.

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.