Iron Ore Top Stories

Vale is getting back on top of the iron industry as Rio stumbles

The Brazilian miner lost the title of top iron ore supplier to Rio Tinto in the wake of a tailings dam disaster three years ago.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2022 | 6:50 pm

Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams

The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams…

Reuters | February 9, 2022 | 2:34 pm

Iron ore price retreats on Beijing warning

China’s state planner warned on Wednesday against fabricating iron ore…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 9, 2022 | 8:08 am

Anglo American switches on new Aquila met coal mine

The milestone marks Aquila’s final stages of construction and commissioning,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 9, 2022 | 5:52 am

China warns against publishing false iron ore price information

The authorities would take further measures to ensure iron ore…

Reuters | February 8, 2022 | 5:45 pm

Vale cuts capex as coronavirus hinders operations

Vale plans to cut its capital expenditure this year to $4.6 billion from $5 billion.

Reuters | April 29, 2020 | 9:06 am

World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines.

Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 10:08 am

BHP looks to expand iron ore exports from Port Hedland

BHP's iron ore exports last financial year totalled 238 million tonnes, around 85% of capacity.

Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 8:18 am

CEO of Metalloinvest dies at 52

Andrey Varichev was being treated for pneumonia at a private clinic in Moscow.

Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 12:08 pm

Champion to ramp up work at Bloom Lake

On March 24, the company announced the ramp down of operations following restrictions imposed by Quebec.

Bruno Venditti | April 24, 2020 | 1:25 pm

Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report

Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | April 24, 2020 | 1:02 pm

Mine shutdowns plague metals even as some slowly return to work

The fallout is difficult to quantify as countries extend, revise or relax measures to contain the crisis.

Bloomberg News | April 23, 2020 | 9:32 am

Major miners braced to weather coronavirus, but cash-poor minnows in peril

Gold miners are well placed to weather the downturn, but those in energy and battery materials will struggle.

Reuters | April 23, 2020 | 9:21 am

Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic

The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2020 | 3:43 am

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