US and Japan reach agreement to remove Trump-era steel tariffs

Washington will suspend the 25% levy on incoming steel imports from Japan up to 1.25 million metric tons a year,

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2022 | 3:30 pm

BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to cut supply chain emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 6:47 am

China plans to increase iron ore output, boost use of steel scrap

China's steel scrap supply to reach more than 300 million tonnes by 2025.

Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:29 am

Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition

It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:03 am

Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side

From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming. Women are not safe.

Bloomberg News | February 5, 2022 | 5:35 pm

Samarco to add revenue, hit output goal sooner after Vale deal

The miner expects to reach total production of 25.7-million tonnes of iron ore pellets in 2030, a year earlier than previously projected.

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 8:32 am

South Africa urges Rio Tinto workers to report cases of discrimination

South Africa’s labour ministry on Thursday urged Rio Tinto workers to report instances of discrimination after the Anglo-Australian miner released an internal […]

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 5:00 am