Vale and BHP plan to provide DIP loan to bankrupt miner Samarco
The $238m DIP financing is expected to help the bankrupt miner in maintaining its operations.
False start: challenges already for BHP and Vale’s Samarco re-opening
We track BHP and Vale’s efforts to ramp up iron ore production at Samarco and...
Vale closes two mines in Brazil after evacuation order in Xingu dam area
The closure complies with the Regional Labor Superintendence’s order to ban activities in areas close...
Santa Cruz Graphite Project, Bahia
The Santa Cruz Graphite Project is an open-pit flake graphite mining development in the state...
Vale’s subsidiary receives fine over environmental irregularities in Brazil
The Brazilian city of Itaguaí has imposed a fine of $430,348 (Rs2.3m) on a port...
A view from above: could satellite imagery help in the fight against illegal gold mining?
Illegal gold mining in the Amazon is a well-known practice, but a recent image shared...
Vale shareholders attempt board shakeup to reinforce change
Brazilian mining giant Vale faces a shareholder rebellion at its upcoming annual general meeting (AGM)...
Equinox Gold divests Pilar Gold Mine in Brazil for $38m
Equinox Gold has divested its entire stake in the Pilar Gold Mine in Brazil to...
Mining and deforestation: the unheeded industry challenge?
Since 2014, the New York Declaration on Forests has aimed to do for deforestation what...
Vale commissions Vargem Grande filtration plant in Brazil
Brazilian mining firm Vale has commenced operating a tailings filtration plant at its Vargem Grande...
