Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine

Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore at the Carajas complex.

Reuters | September 2, 2021 | 11:18 am

BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks

BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Fortescue investors invited to vote on Western Australia heritage law

The state is reforming laws to protect the heritage of Aboriginal Australians after global miner Rio Tinto Ltd legally destroyed rock shelters for an iron ore mine last year.

Reuters | September 1, 2021 | 4:43 am

Iron ore price plunges on steel production curbs in China

Steel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were also undermined by a drop in raw materials and tepid economic data.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 | 11:00 pm

Iron ore price retreats on China’s cloudy outlook

China’s economic activity weakened more than expected in August as an outbreak of the delta variant curbed consumer spending and travel.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 | 6:55 am

BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines

BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 9:27 am

Fortescue plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot

Company is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 8:19 am