Dam collapse – chronicle of disaster foretold: Balance of power
Vale dam collapse highlights a mix of failed government oversight and laws that favor mining interests over public safety.
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Miners BHP, Rio urge permanent voice for First Nations in Australia’s parliament
"A First Nations' voice to parliament is a meaningful step towards reconciliation," BHP Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mackenzie said.
Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore
The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.
Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets
Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people.
Botswana’s first private coal mine to produce saleable coal in March
Our target market is the southern African region at 1.2 million tons per annum, using a combination of road and rail transport.
Glencore nears $500m deal to buy iron ore from Brazil’s CSN – sources
CSN is aiming to reduce debts that piled up after an iron ore and steel price rout in 2015-2016 and a severe recession in Brazil, prompting investors to demand asset sales.
Candente recovers gold from tailings in Mexico while helping promote tourism
In the El Oro District of central Mexico, a tailings agreement is linked to a tourism agreement.
Aussie and Canadian miner join forces in rare earths project
Avalon and Cheetah want to work together at the Nechalacho project near Yellowknife.
First Vanadium grows Nevada project with land buy
The move gives the company mineral rights to an additional 200-metre strike length at Carlin, considered the largest vanadium deposit in North America.