August 21, 2017 Chile rejects divisive $2.5 billion Dominga copper-iron ore project A committee of six ministers pointed to numerous flaws with the project, including severe impact to a Humboldt penguin reserve.
August 18, 2017 Changes to Brazil mining law to bring mostly higher taxes, costs — experts Experts and mining companies fear some of the modifications that go in effect in November, will result in hefty taxes, higher research costs and decrease interest from foreign investors.
August 16, 2017 Mining in Australia is looking better There are several encouraging signs for the mining outlook in Australia.
August 15, 2017 Police detain central figure in mining’s largest corruption scandal Israeli diamond billionaire Beny Steinmetz, four others, in custody of Israeli police on suspicion of fraud, forgery, obstruction of justice and bribery.
August 15, 2017 ArcelorMittal South Africa considers job cuts, restructuring ArcelorMittal South Africa is considering job cuts and restructuring to save costs in a challenging global steel market and recession at home, it said on Tuesday.
August 14, 2017 Vale gauges how to speed listing in strictest Brazil market Bigger-than-expected shareholder support in Vale SA's stock conversion plan could lead the world's No. 1 iron ore producer to accelerate the listing of common shares in Brazil's strictest market segment…
August 11, 2017 Seabed mining approved in New Zealand despite environmentalists’ concerns Trans-Tasman is now allowed to recover resources from the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone
August 10, 2017 Indian centenary iron ore mine goes solar Tata Steel has just inaugurated India’s first solar power project located at an iron ore mine
August 10, 2017 Iron ore price makes fresh high above $70 Iron ore price has surged by more than 40% in less than two months as Chinese steelmakers chase high-grade imports.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
