Siemens to go ahead with Aussie coal mine contract despite pressure
CEO Joe Kaeser said Adani's Carmichael mine would go ahead with or without Siemens, adding he had to balance stakeholder interests.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Senior Editor
Cecilia has covered mining for more than a decade. She is particularly interested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Diamonds and Latin American. Cecilia has been interviewed by BBC News and CBC among others and has been a guest speaker at mining conventions, including MINExpo 2016 and the World’s Copper Conference 2018. She is also member of the expert panel on Social License to Operate (SLO) at the European project MIREU (Mining and Metallurgic Regions EU). She holds a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia, and is based in Nova Scotia.
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Ecuador court casts doubts on mining projects future, allows public referendums
Constitutional Court has ruled that popular votes about mining issues are possible, paving the way for opposition to future developments.
Siemens under green lobby pressure over Australian coal mine
Climate activists and mine opponents are asking the company not to provide a key piece of rail infrastructure to transport coal from the mine.
Sibanye-Stillwater becomes DRDGOLD’s majority owner
The South African gold and platinum producer has exercised an option to acquire an additional 12% interest in the tailings retreatment company.
BMW becomes first carmaker to join responsible mining group
The luxury vehicle maker plans to ethically source the raw materials to make its electric cars.
Centamin gold output up 51% as deadline for Endeavour takeover looms
Positive results put pressure on Endeavour to improve its offer, which is expected by Jan.14.
Chile’s top court backs Barrick in Pascua Lama water case
Country's Supreme Court has rejected appeals filed by a local indigenous community over claims of water contamination.
Anglo American goes after Sirius Minerals with $508m bid
The move could rescue plans to dig the UK's largest mine in a generation and would bring Anglo back to the fertilizer market.
Codelco raises $2 billion for mine expansions
This is the fourth time since 2017 the copper giant issues long-term debt to refinance its short- and medium-term debt.
Hecla Mining reports highest-ever gold production in 2019
Output of the precious metal surged 4%, while silver production jumped 22%.
Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court
The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year.