October 19, 2023

Rio Tinto to up production capacity at Gudai-Darri, its newest iron ore mine

The world’s biggest iron ore producer shipped 83.9 Mt from its Pilbara operations in the three months ended Sept. 30.

October 19, 2023

Vale taps former investor relations head as CEO of Bionow

Vale subsidiary Bionow, which has been formed to produce biocarbon, is in its early stages.

October 19, 2023

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by newcomer Amman Minerals, which now sits just outside the top 10 after minting at least six new billionaires since its July…

October 19, 2023

Taliban plans to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Beijing has sought to develop its ties with the Taliban-run government since it took over in 2021, even though no other country has recognised the administration.

October 18, 2023

Brazil’s Batista brothers to invest $1 billion to boost iron ore mines

J&F, the family holding, emerged as the surprise buyer of Vale’s iron ore and manganese mines in the central west state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

October 18, 2023

Rio Tinto aims to add more iron ore with stronger China outlook

The producer will spend $70 million to lift production at Gudai-Darri, its newest mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

October 18, 2023

The top 50 biggest stage.mining.companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

October 17, 2023

Vale’s iron ore output falls as operations failure hits key mine

The firm produced 86.2 million metric tons of iron ore between July and September.

October 17, 2023

Vale creates company to sell sand from iron ore tailings

The company wants to reduce the disposal of such materials in dams or piles following major disasters.

October 17, 2023

Rio Tinto cuts Canadian iron ore guidance

The Iron Ore Company of Canada, in which Rio has a 60% interest, is now expected to reach 9.3-9.8mt, down from the 10-11mt set in July.