Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China

Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2021 | 10:06 am

Vale creates sustainability division

The division will be headed by Maria Luiza de Oliveira Pinto e Paiva, who until this month has been head of sustainability at Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA.

Reuters | February 19, 2021 | 8:37 am

Iron ore price at highest since 2011 on China post-holiday demand outlook

Metal prices surged during the first trading day since the lunar new year in China, as activity ramps up to pre-pandemic levels.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2021 | 12:02 pm

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am

Sundance Resources readies for arbitration over Congo Republic mine project

Company said it is advancing plans to start international arbitration after the African country cancelled its Nabeba iron ore project in December.

Reuters | February 18, 2021 | 8:35 am

Fortescue declares bumper dividend, but faces setback in green push

The company expects iron ore shipments to be in the range of 178-182 million tonnes for the financial year, up from a prior range of 175-180 million tonnes.

Reuters | February 18, 2021 | 7:55 am