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.
February 4, 2019 Vedanta says Anglo American stake buy meets Gov’t criteria Shares in the company lost a fifth of their value on Friday as investors were sceptical of its foreign subsidiary Cairn India Holdings’ $200 million investment in the diversified miner.
February 3, 2019 Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.
February 1, 2019 Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing.
February 1, 2019 Thyssenkrupp in constructive talks with EU on Tata Steel JV The commission has set an April 29 deadline to rule on the transaction, which would create Europe’s second-largest steelmaker after ArcelorMittal.
February 1, 2019 This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may be in for a dose of karma. This rally is more likely to collapse than extend.
February 1, 2019 Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward.
February 1, 2019 Brazil’s mine disaster shows its shaky foundation The disaster was also a cautionary tale about how government overreach and flawed corporate governance can contaminate policy.
February 1, 2019 Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale "Vale is an important strategic partner"
February 1, 2019 Vale says alarms didn’t go off on time in Brumadinho due to ‘speed’ of sludge The argument is being harshly criticized by experts and locals, who believe the law-enforced audible could have saved lives.
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