Ukraine invasion to squeeze high-quality iron market, Vale saysThe miner sees the geopolitical crisis boosting the premium that steelmakers pay for iron ore pellets.Bloomberg News | February 25, 2022 | 8:29 am
Tiny robots made in Mexico to explore moon in scientific firstThe Colmena mission, which means "beehive" in Spanish, will gather…Reuters | February 25, 2022 | 8:11 am
Vale maintains positive outlook for iron ore, nickel pricesMiner reported fourth-quarter net profit of $5.4 billion, above analyst…Reuters | February 24, 2022 | 3:31 pm
South Africa mining output drops most in 39 years Total production decreased 47.3% from a year earlier. Bloomberg News | June 11, 2020 | 8:38 am
BHP to revise expansion through 40 sacred sites The world's largest miner said its South Flank iron ore project would not disturb the sites identified without further consultation. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2020 | 6:25 am
Mining billionaires who made their fortunes the fastest The richest in the sector took 16 years on average to make a billion dollars. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2020 | 11:39 am
Rio loses Australian indigenous backing after blasting sacred caves An Australian indigenous group has suspended the company from its reconciliation plan. Reuters | June 10, 2020 | 9:42 am
Vale raises potential failure alert at three dams Level one emergency alert issued for three inactive tailings dams in the state of Minas Gerais. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2020 | 7:15 am
China to re-invest in its mining industry — report China's steel association has called for an increase in domestic iron ore production as well as greater investment in exploration overseas to ensure supplies. MINING.com Editor | June 9, 2020 | 2:49 pm
Guinea signs Simandou iron deal with SMB-Winning consortium It is expected to be minerals-rich Guinea's largest industrial mining project to date. Reuters | June 9, 2020 | 12:41 pm
Iron ore soars as Vale ordered to shut down mines A Brazilian judge ordered the closure of the Conceição, Cauê and Periquito mines after 188 workers tested positive for covid-19. MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 8, 2020 | 12:55 pm
Vale reaffirms iron ore output forecast after court decision Vale said it is keeping its monthly production forecast at Itabira at 2.7 million tonnes "for the next months." Reuters | June 7, 2020 | 10:03 am