February 1, 2019

Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing

The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing.

February 1, 2019

Copper price rally halted by Chinese factory surprise

Chinese manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in almost three years.

February 1, 2019

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may be in for a dose of karma. This rally is more likely to collapse than extend.

February 1, 2019

Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster

We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward.

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.