Anglo American to boost Minas Rio mine to full capacity as it gets key licence

The permit allows the company to complete a third phase of development that will ramp up mine production to 26.5 million tonnes of iron ore per year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2019 | 3:26 am

The world’s biggest coal buyer will likely purchase less from overseas in 2020.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2019 | 9:45 pm

Protests in Argentina following modification of mining law

The new version of Law 7722 allows for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 8:00 am

The World Wildlife Fund found that more miners operating in the country are starting to report their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 7:00 am

According to THEnergy, most miners believe now is the time to make the switch.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 6:00 am

U.S. Steel announced layoffs for 1,545 workers and the idling of a significant portion of operations at the Great Lakes Works facility.

Reuters | December 22, 2019 | 5:03 am

The deal leaves Vale holding a 98.3% stake in MBR, which accounted for the production of about 59 million tonnes of iron ore last year.

Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 2:59 pm

The land package covers areas adjacent to KCC's existing mining concessions in the DRC.

MINING.com Editor | December 20, 2019 | 2:41 pm

It's the latest attempt to weaken China’s control over the rare earths sector.

Reuters | December 20, 2019 | 12:55 pm