Vale is to place its Integra Coal mine in Australia “into care and maintenance”, as the operation is not economically feasible under current market conditions.

The United Nations has called on Mozambique’s government to ensure that communities affected by its burgeoning coal industry are supported by effective infrastructure and local services.

Key talking points in the iron ore market before the annual Singapore Iron Ore Week, which takes place on May 6-10, 2019.

Iron ore exports out of Australia’s Port Hedland hit a new high in May, according to figures released on Thursday June 4 by the Pilbara Ports Authority.

Commodities giant Glencore has slashed a further 100 jobs from its Newlands coal operations in Australia, the company said on Tuesday August 12.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday March 28.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday February 27.

Liberty House is on the verge of securing further assets in the aluminium sector, with the growing industrial group – led by entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta – continuing its speedy expansion in the metals sector, Metal Bulletin understands.

Brazilian miner Vale achieved record sales of 86.5 million tonnes of iron ore in the April-June quarter of 2018, up by 5.8% year-on-year, with its premium products accounting for a higher proportion of overall sales amid the iron ore market’s “flight to quality.”

BHP Billiton ceo Andrew Mackenzie reaffirmed the company’s stance on iron ore production, saying low prices should not come as a surprise in the commodities industry.