SEC opens preliminary probe of Vale over dam tragedyThe US regulator decided to proceed with the probe of the company last week after a meeting with Brazilian prosecutors.Reuters | November 19, 2019 | 12:12 pm
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon hits “highest level in a decade”Areas where trees have been removed soared 29.5% to 9,762…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2019 | 10:14 am
Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standardsThe initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 6:48 am
BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2014 | 3:00 pm
Canadian court rules aboriginal lawsuit against Rio Tinto can go ahead Quebec judge wouldn't dismiss $900 million lawsuit. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2014 | 1:28 pm
Baffinland Iron Ore begins mining in Canada’s Nunavut The ore mined will be shipped during the open water season of 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 6:45 pm
What will Ivan buy next? Take 2 "All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management." Frik Els | September 18, 2014 | 7:57 pm
Australia govt forecast: Iron ore price below $100 for 5 years Iron ore will recover to above $90 a tonne over the medium term, but dips to low $70s not ruled out. Frik Els | September 17, 2014 | 7:19 pm
Iron ore rally turning into dead cat bounce After 4% surge on Monday, benchmark prices resume slide. Frik Els | September 16, 2014 | 8:19 pm
What will Ivan buy next? A GlenTinto is not as far-fetched as it sounds. Frik Els | September 15, 2014 | 10:36 pm
Iron ore price in stunning turnaround Up nearly 4% on Monday; rallying after weeks of intense selling. Frik Els | September 15, 2014 | 6:05 pm
$8bn mining private equity needs to be spent. And soon Countercyclical investors sitting on $8 billion unspent funds have been waiting for clear signs of a market bottom. The wait may well be over. Frik Els | September 14, 2014 | 11:01 pm