February 9, 2022 Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.
February 9, 2022 Northern Star warns border restrictions driving up labor costs Western Australia, where Northern Star is based and has the bulk of its gold-mining operations, is one of the world’s last jurisdictions attempting to eliminate covid-19
February 9, 2022 Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.
February 9, 2022 Panama to receive First Quantum’s plan for power plant conversion by June The plant conversion could be a milestone in a clean energy plan that aims to cease the use of bunker and coal for power generation by December 2023.
February 9, 2022 Voluntary carbon markets: Here to stay? In Wood Mackenzie's view, offsets can work effectively as a tool in the decarbonisation toolbox.
February 9, 2022 Tesla production in Berlin to start mid-March at earliest Tesla is still awaiting final approval from local authorities to begin production.
February 9, 2022 Glencore in battery metal offtake deal with Missouri Cobalt The deal gives the world’s biggest commodity trader more exposure to the crucial battery ingredient.
February 9, 2022 Spanish firm fined $6m for Ghana truck blast en route to Chirano mine Truck was transporting explosives owned by Maxam Corp; Explosion killed 13 people.
February 8, 2022 Lithium’s feast-or-famine future keeps EV makers guessing The metal’s price has surged fivefold over the past year, reflecting mounting worries about availability.
February 8, 2022 China warns against publishing false iron ore price information The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore price stability and strictly crack down on irregularities.
Vale, Caterpillar and Sotreq sign deal to expand fleet of autonomous trucks in Pará, Brazil New agreement expands fleet to approximately 90 autonomous trucks in the region by 2028. December 16, 2025 | 01:52 pm