February 1, 2019 Brazil’s mine disaster shows its shaky foundation The disaster was also a cautionary tale about how government overreach and flawed corporate governance can contaminate policy.
February 1, 2019 Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale "Vale is an important strategic partner"
February 1, 2019 Vale says alarms didn’t go off on time in Brumadinho due to ‘speed’ of sludge The argument is being harshly criticized by experts and locals, who believe the law-enforced audible could have saved lives.
February 1, 2019 MAX Resource identifies free gold at Colombian project Pure yellow metal was observed in the test concentrates obtained from five hard rock trial pits.
February 1, 2019 Teck Resources flags fourth-quarter profit coming below estimates EBITDA will be down by about $148 million.
January 31, 2019 Moody’s weighs in on Vale dam disaster The financial penalties related to the dam collapse may prove even larger than those for Samarco.
January 31, 2019 EY appoints new global mining and metals leader Paul D. Mitchell has been named the new EY global sector leader for mining and metals.
January 31, 2019 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.
January 31, 2019 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.
January 31, 2019 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.
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