August 21, 2021

Volvo buys world’s first fossil-free steel

The Hybrit joint venture created and delivered the first fossil-free steel in the world, produced with 100% green hydrogen instead of coal and coke.

August 20, 2021

Iron ore price regains ground, analysts say pressure will persist

"Prices have now declined to a sustainable level,” said Wood Mackenzie

August 20, 2021

BHP fired 48 workers in two years for sexual harassment

Between 2019 and 2021 BHP received six confirmed cases of sexual assault and 73 of harassment at its FIFO mines.

August 19, 2021

Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources?

A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.

August 19, 2021

Iron ore price dives 13% on Fed, Chinese growth worries

Prices are more than 40% below a record high reached three months ago.

August 19, 2021

Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources

Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.

August 18, 2021

Brazil prosecutors compel Vale, BHP to pay $9.5bn in Samarco’s debt

Samarco filed for bankruptcy protection in April as it failed to restructure its debt.

August 18, 2021

Iron ore price lowest since March on Chinese steel curbs

Iron ore inventories at 45 ports in China increased by 260,000 tonnes last week to 127 million tonnes.

August 17, 2021

Most miners are falling short of carbon cuts needed for UN goal

Only 11 out of 46 metal and mining companies analyzed by Bloomberg Intelligence have carbon-reduction targets that match levels needed for the UN goal.

August 17, 2021

BHP gives go ahead for giant Jansen potash project

Company will go ahead with its Jansen potash project in Canada and unveiled plans to do away with its dual-listed share structure.