Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standardsThe initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 6:48 am
BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry“Ethical,” “thoughtful,” “gender-equality champion,” are just some of the adjectives…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2019 | 3:21 am
BHP names Mike Henry as new CEOHenry will replace Andrew Mackenzie effective January 1, 2020.MINING.com Editor | November 13, 2019 | 2:23 pm
West Africa Ebola outbreak forces miners to lock down operations, delay projects After the WHO declared the current outbreak an “international public health emergency.” Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2014 | 2:40 pm
Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019 Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2014 | 1:39 pm
About those Chinese iron ore miners cutting output It's just not happening; thanks to support from China's local governments says new report. Frik Els | August 8, 2014 | 11:30 am
Cliffs appoints Goncalves CEO after Casablanca proxy win Casablanca Capital-backed Lourenco Goncalves (55) is also the new chairman of the board. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2014 | 6:27 pm
$180bn investment for Africa infrastructure through 2025 Still only 2% of global spending on infrastructure projects according to new report. Frik Els | August 7, 2014 | 1:52 pm
Rio Tinto’s cuts are the deepest Profits double after CEO Sam Walsh trims $3.2 billion of fat six months ahead of target and announces another $1 billion in cuts by end-2015. Frik Els | August 7, 2014 | 9:18 am
Will mining disappear in the next decade? Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue. Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) | August 7, 2014 | 7:50 am
BHP vows to fight planned Aussie port strike More than half country's iron ore shipped via export hub. Jeffrey Richmond | August 6, 2014 | 6:55 pm
Zinc becoming investors new darling Prices for the metal have jumped almost 17% since early May, hitting $2,410 a tonne late July. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 6, 2014 | 2:19 pm