January 5, 2018

Mining investments in Peru grew by 54.8% in November

Investments grew by 54.8% compared to the same month of 2016.

January 4, 2018

China’s steel futures fall as snow to curtail construction demand

Cold weather is expected to hit regions across China in the coming week, bringing snow and rain that may cause disruptions at construction sites, one of the biggest consumers of…

January 3, 2018

Vale is said to be negotiating BHP exit from Samarco venture

Vale and BHP Billiton in talks over future of their Samarco iron-ore joint venture, including the possibility of the Brazilian miner taking full ownership.

January 1, 2018

Russia’s Mechel says has enough creditor support for restructure of $1bn loan

The company, which is controlled by businessman Igor Zyuzin and came close to bankruptcy last year, circulated the final draft of a restructuring proposal among its creditors.

December 26, 2017

Why Tata Steel wants to expand capacity at its iron ore mines

In about four years, Tata may need 13.6 million tonnes of iron ore annually.

December 26, 2017

China halts oil product exports to North Korea in November as sanctions bite

Beijing also imported no iron ore, coal or lead from North Korea in November.

December 22, 2017

Africa development body, funds see opportunity in mining infrastructure

Africa Finance Corporation has already expanded its debt or equity funding for resources projects from oil into mines, including bauxite scheme in Guinea.

December 22, 2017

BHP to fund $181m for more Samarco dam cleanup

BHP has agreed to fund a total of up to $181 m in financial support for the Renova Foundation and Samarco Mineração S.A. (Samarco) until 30 June 2018.

December 22, 2017

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December 22, 2017

Brazilian miner Vale says entering new era of big dividends

"Now is the era of the Vale dividends. Vale will become a big payer of dividends if everything goes well," CEO Fabio Schvartsman said on Friday.