May 8, 2024 China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – Vale Imports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons.
May 7, 2024 Brazil demands immediate $15.7 billion payment from Vale, BHP for Mariana disaster The government stated that if this amount is not paid within 15 days, it will petition to block the assets of Vale, BHP, and Samarco.
May 7, 2024 South African unions urge Anglo holders to reject BHP bid BHP’s proposal includes a plan for Anglo to spin off its Johannesburg-listed platinum and iron ore units before an eventual takeover.
May 7, 2024 BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeover BHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).
May 6, 2024 BHP bombshell puts South African mining in a hole South African officials have so far given BHP’s proposal a mixed reception.
May 3, 2024 Brazil wants next Vale CEO to be closer to government The government wants the next CEO to have ties with states, municipalities and regulators.
May 3, 2024 Brazil rejects Vale, BHP settlement offer for Mariana disaster Miners had earlier this week presented authorities with an offer to pay $25 billion as reparations for the dam collapse.
May 3, 2024 BHP’s biggest rivals sit on the sidelines of Anglo M&A drama Rio Tinto and Glencore Plc are focused on waiting for opportunities to snap up specific parts of Anglo’s business as BHP’s bid unfolds.
May 3, 2024 Anglo CEO meets South Africa mines minister after BHP’s takeover proposal CEO Duncan Wanblad is meeting minister Gwede Mantashe for the first time since rejecting BHP's $39bn takeover bid last week.
May 3, 2024 BHP’s high-stakes tilt for Anglo puts regulators in spotlight The proposed $39 billion combination has more than enough components to trigger intense oversight by regulators concerned about implications for market concentration and access to key minerals.
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong more than doubled from October Spot gold prices have risen about 72% this year, hitting a record $4,549.71 an ounce on Friday, the biggest annual gain since 1979. December 29, 2025 | 07:35 am
