April 25, 2018

Brazil’s Vale 1st-qtr profit slumps by a third as costs rise

The world's largest iron ore producer posted a 36 percent slump in first-quarter profit compared to the same quarter a year earlier.

April 25, 2018

Federal Council rejects mining referendum in Colombian town

The council endorsed a plea introduced by mining workers against a ruling by the Cundinamarca Administrative Court.

April 24, 2018

One asset leads South African miner’s growth in Q1-2018

Kumba Iron Ore reported a 4 per cent increase in overall production in the first quarter that ended March 31, 2018.

April 24, 2018

Caterpillar results prove global economy in good shape

The machinery manufacturer logged earnings of $2.82 per share on revenue of $12.9 billion, surpassing expectations.

April 24, 2018

Anglo delays Minas Rio restart until year-end, will lose about $400 million

The announcement is the last of a string of difficulties Anglo has faced with the iron ore mine, which was expected to produce 16 million tonnes this year, but that…

April 23, 2018

Australia’s Fortescue iron ore shipments, price fall in Q3

The iron ore producer reported a 2 percent fall in third-quarter iron ore shipments on reduced demand in China.

April 22, 2018

Mining firms from China to Canada watch as Greenland holds election

China already actively seeking opportunities.

April 18, 2018

BHP cuts 2018 iron ore forecast, cites rail car upload problems

The miner cut its fiscal 2018 production guidance to between 272-274 million tonnes of iron ore from 275-280 million tonnes.

April 18, 2018

Prosecutors, Samarco to ask more time for disaster’s compensation plan

They are seeking to obtain 30 more days to finish details of the plan.

April 17, 2018

Rio Tinto first-quarter shipments rise 4.7 pct

The Anglo-Australian miner maintained its guidance for this year of 330 million to 340 million tonnes.