Iron Ore Top Stories

Brazil’s deadly dam collapse pushes miners to set global rules for tailings

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a London-based industry group representing 27 companies, is setting an independent panel of experts to develope a global standard for tailings facilities to be enforced to its members.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2019 | 9:00 am

Steinmetz stages Guinea comeback in Sarkozy-brokered deal

"A good agreement is much better than any war."

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2019 | 9:26 am

Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis to mine Guinea’s Zogota iron ore deposit

Project offers Davis an opportunity to relaunch his mining career…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2019 | 7:16 am

Brazilian iron ore supply disruptions to be expected – Report

Wood Mackenzie says close to 8 million tonnes of seaborne…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 24, 2019 | 10:02 am

Scientists say miners should restore animal communities during site rehabilitation

Researchers say fauna tends to be under-recognized in assessments of…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 24, 2019 | 9:16 am

Vale releases first quarter report for 2013

Company said showed increases in operating income, operating margin, earnings and cash generation.

MINING.com Editor | April 25, 2013 | 2:58 am

Brazil’s iron ore industry loses ground in the global market

The country's share in the global iron ore market has dropped 7.5% decrease since 2000, close to mid-1970s levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2013 | 3:09 pm

Social costs of Western Australia’s mining boom

There's always a bit of gloom alongside the boom.

MINING.com Editor | April 23, 2013 | 5:45 am

Rio Tinto apologises to shareholders over Alcan

Rio Tinto CEO offers an honest review of the infamous Alcan deal.

MINING.com Editor | April 19, 2013 | 11:33 pm

Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani’s side

The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2013 | 2:00 pm

India supreme court lifts blanket ban on iron ore mining

India is the world's third largest producer of iron ore.

MINING.com Editor | April 18, 2013 | 4:59 pm

Rio Tinto’s Walsh promises investors $5bn in cost savings

Aside from selling assets and slashing jobs, Walsh said the company will improve performance at all operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2013 | 4:22 pm

BHP Billiton announces new leadership team

Company said the changes were necessary to drive its productivity agenda.

MINING.com Editor | April 18, 2013 | 3:11 am

BHP keeps production guidance despite falling prices and bad weather

Harsh weather during the first three months of 2013 wasn't enough to knock the mining giant off course.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 17, 2013 | 1:07 pm

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