Iron Ore Top Stories

How plants support remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fundão dam disaster

Brazilian researchers found that Southern cattail is effective in mitigating the environmental impact of iron ore tailings and trace elements such as nickel, chrome, copper and lead.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 7:44 am

Vale in advanced talks to sell Center-West system

The companies, which produce iron ore and manganese ore, accounted…

Reuters | April 1, 2022 | 3:53 pm

Samarco creditors postpone debt restructuring decision to April 18

The Brazilian joint venture offered improved conditions to creditors in…

Reuters | April 1, 2022 | 11:14 am

China economic activity gauge falls to 2nd lowest on record in March

Copper prices comfortably above $10,000 and iron ore prices at…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 3:37 pm

Billionaire Friedland secures rail deal to tap Guinea iron ore

The deal with the Liberian government provides High Power Exploration…

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2022 | 8:21 am

Fortescue profit spikes on iron ore price jump, but dividend seen conservative

The miner declared an interim dividend of A$0.76 per share, up from A$0.19 per share last year.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 2:43 pm

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 10:16 am

South Africa’s Kumba Iron annual earnings rise on higher ore rates

The company said it expects to produce between 41.5 million tonnes and 42.5 million tonnes of iron ore in 2020.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 8:29 am

China’s metal exporters face order cancellations, damage claims amid virus

Companies have informed Chinese suppliers they are not accepting deliveries.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 8:47 pm

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm

Rio Tinto cuts Pilbara shipment outlook after cyclone Damien

Rio last month reported a 3% drop in iron ore shipments for 2019.

Reuters | February 17, 2020 | 9:27 am

The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context

How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 12:13 pm

Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst

The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide.

Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

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