November 14, 2024

Brazilian court clears BHP, Vale and Samarco of charges in 2015 dam disaster

A court in Belo Horizonte ruled that state prosecutors failed to prove that "individual actions" directly contributed to the collapse of the dam.

November 14, 2024

BHP set to detail copper growth plans on Chile roadshow, analysts say

The world's biggest listed miner will be hosting analysts and investors on a roadshow of its Escondida and Spence copper operations from Nov. 17-20.

November 14, 2024

Gold Fields may sell smaller mines after Osisko acquisition

The Johannesburg-based gold miner is shifting focus to advancing its new Salares Norte mine in Chile.

November 14, 2024

Zijin reports illegal mining at Buritica gold mine, losses being assessed

Zijin said that organized groups had illegally mined some "high-grade ore bodies" in the shallow areas of the mine.

November 14, 2024

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions.

November 14, 2024

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

November 13, 2024

Curtin University’s environmental DNA program expands mission with $5m funding from BHP

The nine ongoing projects include developing new eDNA methods to survey threatened and elusive reptile populations in the Pilbara region.

November 13, 2024

Brazil’s CSN posts $131 million net loss in Q3

The steelmaker attributed its lower core earnings to factors beyond its control, citing international prices.

November 13, 2024

US government backs Aclara’s rare earth separation facility study

Partnership with the US Department of Commerce aims to find the best location for the plant.

November 12, 2024

Vale signs deals for free market natural gas supply

Under the free energy market, Vale will be able to negotiate prices directly with its suppliers.