March 26, 2019

Brazil’s Vale iron ore output rose 8% in 4th quarter

For all of 2018, Vale's output was 384.639 million tonnes, slightly below its previously divulged outlook of 390 million tonnes.

March 26, 2019

Vale reports Brazil state authorities freeze $765m of its assets

The decision was based on ensuring compensation for those who may have suffered losses from the cessation of operations at Vale’s South Upper dam.

March 25, 2019

Australian miners see some impact from two cyclones, clean up begins

Businesses affected included those in the iron ore export hubs of the Pilbara region, as well as Rio Tinto's bauxite operations in Weipa to the east.

March 25, 2019

Vale ordered to halt 13 more dams, Brucutu mine restart delayed

The world’s biggest iron ore producer said the injunction will impact production at its massive Brucutu mine, as it will now take longer than expected to bring it back on…

March 24, 2019

Rio Tinto halts rail, mine operations in Western Australia as cyclone hits

The suspension comes after Rio, BHP, and Fortescue on Thursday cleared their ships from ports ahead of Cyclone Veronica.

March 23, 2019

Vale’s Sul Superior Dam in critical condition

The dam is located in the municipality of Barão de Cocais, in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

March 22, 2019

China dumped steel wheels on U.S. market — Commerce Dept

U.S. imports of steel wheels from China were valued at $388 million in 2017.

March 22, 2019

Glencore suspends Australian zinc mine as cyclone nears

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the region as Tropical Cyclone Trevor nears.

March 21, 2019

Brazil court orders Vale to halt operations at Dique III mine

Vale has been targeted by several court verdicts related to mines that use dams similar to the one that burst in the town of Brumadinho in January.

March 21, 2019

Australia clears iron ore ports, miners brace as cyclones approach

The northwestern ports of Port Hedland, Dampier and Ashburton were beginning to clear anchorages and berths.