January 31, 2019 Moody’s weighs in on Vale dam disaster The financial penalties related to the dam collapse may prove even larger than those for Samarco.
January 31, 2019 EY appoints new global mining and metals leader Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.
January 31, 2019 Dam collapse – chronicle of disaster foretold: Balance of power Vale dam collapse highlights a mix of failed government oversight and laws that favor mining interests over public safety.
January 31, 2019 Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament "A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said.
January 31, 2019 Japan steel federation chief sees higher domestic output in 2019 The nation's crude steel output slipped 0.3 percent to a nine-year low in 2018, as a string of natural disasters and glitches at steel plants led to slower production.
January 31, 2019 Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.
January 31, 2019 Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people.
January 31, 2019 Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset…
January 30, 2019 Australia’s Fortescue’s Q2 iron-ore shipments rise 5 pct New mid-grade products helped lift output amid worries of slowing Chinese growth.
January 30, 2019 ArcelorMittal’s bid to buy stake in Bosnian iron ore mine rejected ArcelorMittal owns a steel plant in the central Bosnian town of Zenica where it processes iron ore from its mines in Prijedor in the north of the country.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
