July 15, 2024

Rio Tinto to pursue development of solar farm for WA iron ore ops

The solar farm could displace up to 11% of natural gas currently used for generation across Rio's integrated mining operations in the Pilbara.

July 14, 2024

Trafigura and Mubadala plan sale of Brazil iron ore port

The companies bought a controlling stake in the Rio de Janeiro facility from MMX Mineracao & Metalicos in 2014.

July 12, 2024

Iron ore price heads for weekly fall on profit-taking ahead of key China meeting

Iron ore prices are expected to remain under pressure from dwindling demand in the short term.

July 12, 2024

BHP and Vale reach agreement over Mariana dam collapse proceedings in the UK

The miners will equally share the cost of any damages related to proceedings in Britain over the 2015 disaster.

July 11, 2024

Vale partners with Komatsu, Cummins to develop low-emission trucks

The dual-fuel engines made by Cummins will be retrofitted to the mining company's existing fleet of diesel-powered haul trucks.

July 11, 2024

Iron ore price swings higher as traders await Beijing policy signals

The steelmaking material rallied as much as 3.6% in Singapore on Thursday, following days of fluctuations.

July 10, 2024

Mining vs AI: What’s wrong with this picture?

As the saying from mid-19th century California goes, during a gold rush the easiest way to get rich is selling shovels and picks. 

July 10, 2024

Mexican miners reject ‘favorable’ deal with Acerlormittal, govt says

The deal would have put an end to a work stoppage that started at the end of May.

July 10, 2024

Iron ore’s $100 price floor at risk of collapse from jump in supply

A wave of cheap supply starts to build in West Africa.

July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.