China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron oreThere are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 9:46 am
Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – reportThe Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 22, 2022 | 11:55 am
Iron ore price up as Chinese banks cut interest rateChinese banks cut a key interest rate for long-term loans by a…MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2022 | 10:20 am
Latin America virus surge puts world’s biggest mines at risk With China getting back to work and Latin America the new virus hot spot, concern is shifting from demand to supply. Bloomberg News | June 2, 2020 | 9:31 am
Copper, iron ore prices surge on signs of quick global recovery Chinese iron ore stockpiles fall to near-four year low and copper price may escape worst of downturn, says new report. Frik Els | June 1, 2020 | 12:57 pm
Rio Tinto sorry for blasting 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site Rio Tinto destroyed the Juukan Gorge caves last week while carrying out tasks related to its expansion plan in the Pilbara region. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2020 | 9:00 am
Vale reverses order to shut Itabira The labor authorities reported that 200 local employees have tested positive for coronavirus. Bruno Venditti | May 29, 2020 | 11:35 am
MINING.COM MINUTE video news roundup launches today We’re proud to introduce the MINING.COM MINUTE, a speedy video roundup of the biggest stories in the mining and metals industry. MINING.com Editor | May 29, 2020 | 10:00 am
Fortescue loses bid to appeal court decision in indigenous land case A ruling in 2017 handed the Yindjibarndi people exclusive title rights over 2,700 sqkm of land covering the Solomon hub. Reuters | May 29, 2020 | 8:58 am
Iron ore powers past $100 as supply woes meet robust demand The industrial staple has prospered in 2020 even as covid-19 pandemic hammered industrial activity in many economies. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2020 | 8:44 am
Vale ordered to pay $1.5bn for dam burst damages Judge says funds should be used to pay potential fines related to the deadly 2019 tailings dam collapse in Brumadinho. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2020 | 7:16 am
Iron ore defies covid-19 gloom with bullish supply Softer export numbers from Australia and Brazil suggest that June may see a bit of a pullback in China’s imports. Reuters | May 26, 2020 | 8:48 am