November 20, 2025

Column: China steel output slumps as iron ore imports head for record

China's steel production this year will drop below 1 billion metric tons for the first time since 2019, but iron ore imports may rise to a record high.

November 19, 2025

Vale raises $750 million with bond issuance due 2056

Company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes.

November 14, 2025

Brazil’s Prumo sells stake in joint venture with Anglo American

The Ferroport stake is being sold to investment firm 3Point2.

November 14, 2025

Vale to book extra $500M provision for Fundao dam obligations

The announcement followed an English High Court decision that considered BHP liable under Brazilian law.

November 14, 2025

BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules in mammoth lawsuit

BHP said after Friday's judgment that settlements in Brazil would reduce the size of the London lawsuit by about half.

November 13, 2025

Law firm to drop London lawsuit against Brazil mining group over dam disaster

Pogust Goodhead will have to reimburse $1.09 million to Brazilian mining lobby group Ibram.

November 13, 2025

Tax officials probe MinRes and founder Ellison, AFR reports

The investigation is focused on how MinRes and Ellison calculated income and fringe benefits taxes, the newspaper said.

November 12, 2025

China’s vice premier attends Simandou launch in Guinea

Two of Simandou's four mining blocks are controlled by a Singapore-Chinese consortium.

November 12, 2025

Guinea aims to launch Simandou-backed wealth fund in Q2 2026

Simandou could add revenues equivalent to 3.4% of GDP to government coffers between 2030 and 2039, according to the IMF.

November 11, 2025

Operations begin at Simandou

One of the most storied projects of recent decades, Simandou, tucked away in Guinea’s mountainous south, lay in a state of suspended animation for years.