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Vale forced to halt operations at Brucutu, largest mine in Minas Gerais

Brucutu, which has an annual capacity of 30 million tonnes of iron ore, is Brazil's second largest mine, behind Vale’s Carajás.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2019 | 6:50 am

Vedanta says Anglo American stake buy meets Gov’t criteria

Shares in the company lost a fifth of their value on Friday as investors were sceptical of its foreign subsidiary Cairn India Holdings’ $200 million investment in the diversified miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2019 | 3:16 am

Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report

A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.

MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2019 | 8:30 am

Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing

The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing.

Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 2:56 pm

This iron ore rally is living on borrowed time

Those inclined to make a bullish bet on disaster may be in for a dose of karma. This rally is more likely to collapse than extend.

Bloomberg Opinion | February 1, 2019 | 10:58 am

Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster

We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward.

Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 10:29 am

Brazil’s mine disaster shows its shaky foundation

The disaster was also a cautionary tale about how government overreach and flawed corporate governance can contaminate policy.

Bloomberg Opinion | February 1, 2019 | 10:05 am

Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale

"Vale is an important strategic partner"

Reuters | February 1, 2019 | 9:16 am

Vale says alarms didn’t go off on time in Brumadinho due to ‘speed’ of sludge

The argument is being harshly criticized by experts and locals, who believe the law-enforced audible could have saved lives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2019 | 8:42 am

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