BHP and Vale’s Samarco licensed to restart operationsThe news comes four years after the company's tailings dam burst at Germano in Brazil's worst environmental disaster.MINING.com Editor | October 25, 2019 | 3:16 pm
Vale CEO says not yet time to resume dividendsThe company struggles to restore production lost after regulators demanded…Reuters | October 25, 2019 | 9:38 am
Vale earnings miss, says to shut 3 more damsVale's net profit rose to $1.654 billion from $1.408 billion…Reuters | October 24, 2019 | 3:44 pm
Australian miners to invest $140bn in Latin America, but region disappoints The five main investment-grade markets — Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia— have been expanding below projections or showing signs of weakness. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2013 | 10:58 am
US to prosecute ‘bank of choice for the criminal underworld’ The low-lifes used a virtual currency to launder the money. MINING.com Editor | May 29, 2013 | 1:15 am
Vale receives new mining concession in Brazil The company is obliged to produce 20 million tonnes of iron ore per year. Kerry Hall | May 28, 2013 | 10:46 pm
Brazil mulls sending more troops to stop illegal gold mining It has already sent 25,000 troops to guard all border areas near Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 28, 2013 | 3:50 pm
Esperanza Resources plans a ‘big year’ Mexico's great mining legislation and great mining culture. Michael Allan McCrae | May 25, 2013 | 6:37 pm
The commodities supercycle is ‘not dead, just resting’ Delaying big new mining projects is a "self-serving" strategy: supply shortages will eventually drive prices back up. MINING.com Editor | May 25, 2013 | 6:14 am
Chile imposes $16 million in fines to Barrick for environmental violations at Pascua-Lama Besides receiving the highest possible fine under Chilean law, Barrick construction work has been halted. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Mining investment in Mexico to hit $8bn record this year The country ranks fifth globally in terms of mining investment and fourth in exploration spending. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 5:32 pm
Rio Tinto, Vale condemned over resettlements in Mozambique Firms accused of leaving thousands without proper homes, food or sources of income when resettling communities to make way for coal mines. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2013 | 1:32 pm