Failure to reach deal with Chinalco blocks exit from controversial iron ore project

Move follows legal battles stemming from allegations it orchestrated bribery scheme

Company reported own concerns over 2011 fee paid to consultant over Guinea mine

Sam Walsh will not receive awards due to him amid inquiries into questionable payment

Israeli billionaire detained in case involving African mining rights

Anglo-Australian group to defend itself ‘robustly’ in dispute about Guinea iron ore

Lawyers and academics say group’s payment to consultant could prompt investigations

Mining company has fired two managers after questionable $10.5m payment to consultant

Simandou has been dogged by delays and disputes

Miner dismisses division boss and legal head after reviewing $10.5m consultant fee

Mining company notifies US and UK authorities about payments made to consultant

Mining group Vale and Israeli tycoon Beny Steinmetz accused of conspiring over Simandou iron

Investigators visit Guinea to interview witnesses as part of inquiry into mining deal

Decision is setback for people linked to Israeli tycoon Beny Steinmetz’s mining arm

Beny Steinmetz loses key UK privacy law case against Global Witness

Authorities obtain permission to seize assets of dictator’s widow, including three properties

Miner’s move adds to legal tie-ups for Simandou site