February 6, 2019 Guinea not flexible on Simandou infrastructure – minister Simandou is one of the world's biggest iron deposits, containing billions of tonnes of high-grade ore, but development has been complicated by its location far from the coast.
February 6, 2019 Aussie mining exports broke records in 2018 Coal became the number one export earner in 2018.
February 5, 2019 Vale declares force majeure on some contracts after deadly dam burst Iron ore prices have surged since the disaster, hitting a nearly two-year high on Monday.
February 5, 2019 The new Cold War and gold The best defense against the repercussions of a mounting pile of debt, and the new cold war, is to own gold - the traditional safe haven.
February 5, 2019 Vale iron-ore mine halt risks ‘incremental supply shock’ Vale SA said it’s temporarily halting some operations at its Brucutu mine, potentially causing a production loss of about 30 million metric tons of iron ore a year
February 5, 2019 Trading house Mitsubishi maintains full-year profit forecast * April-Dec net profit grows 6 pct y/y to record 442 bln yen * Books impairment losses on Olam, Chilean iron ore […]
February 5, 2019 Audit of burst Brazil dam found issues with drainage, monitoring – reports The report by German-based TÜV SÜD made 17 recommendations aimed at improving the stability of the structure and was dated September 2018.
February 5, 2019 South Africa’s rand shows its mettle as iron ore prices surge If you are searching for clues on how the rand will move next, watch the iron-ore price.
February 4, 2019 Video shows exact moment when Vale’s dam collapsed A video shows the exact moment when a dam at Vale’s Córrego do Feijão mining complex burst.
February 4, 2019 Vale forced to halt operations at Brucutu, largest mine in Minas Gerais Brucutu, which has an annual capacity of 30 million tonnes of iron ore, is Brazil's second largest mine, behind Vale’s Carajás.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
