Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this monthThe latest proposal from Vale and BHP totals 140 billion reais ($26.08 billion).Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 2:02 pm
Vedanta subsidiary Western Cluster plans $2bn Liberia investmentThe investment will spread over the next five years to…Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 10:27 am
Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this monthThe agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais…Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 1:52 pm
Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:15 am
Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with the US but declined to comment directly on Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion proposed acquisition of US Steel. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:36 am
Kloeckner to divest business in four European countries German metal trader Kloeckner plans to sell off parts of its European commodity distribution business to Spain's Hierros Anon. Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:18 am
Screen-printed, paper-based electrodes key to detecting heavy metals in humans, the environment Miniaturized electrochemical sensors prove effective in detecting toxic heavy metals in humans and natural environments. Staff Writer | December 20, 2023 | 6:06 am
Nippon Steel’s wily president key to battle over US Steel Nippon Steel’s stock has climbed 58% since Eiji Hashimoto took the helm in April 2019. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2023 | 5:15 pm
Fortescue settles sexual harassment dispute in A$1.4 million deal The workplace safety watchdog has dropped 34 charges against the iron ore producer for failing to provide requested documents. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2023 | 9:00 am
Nippon Steel agrees to buy US Steel for $14.1 billion The deal caps months of uncertainty over the future of the iconic American company. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2023 | 6:48 am
Australia export revenue to tumble as iron ore, coal prices drop Fewer supply disruptions and “relatively soft” global economic growth will push down revenue. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 9:40 am
Brazil judge votes for dismissal of homicide case against Vale’s ex-president over Brumadinho Fábio Schvartsman's defense seeks dismissal of criminal action related to the dam collapse that claimed the lives of over 250 people. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 7:25 am