Amnesty accuses electric vehicles makers of using unethically sourced minerals
The problem, says Amnesty, is that no country legally requires companies to publicly report on their cobalt supply chains.
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Coal mining comes back to the UK with $218 million project
West Cumbria Mining plans to open the country’s first new deep coal mine is a step closer after councillors in the English county of Cumbria unanimously approved the project.
Petra Diamonds keeps founder Pouroulis as chairman
The diamond miner said the appointment of a new chair was "not appropriate" at this time.
One of Canada’s newest coal mines is piling up safety warnings
Kameron Coal’s Donkin mine has received four orders and six warnings from provincial authorities since limited production restarted on Jan. 25, following a roof cave-in last year.
Chile’s Codelco to ink copper deal with Ecuador-controlled miner
The 982-million-tonne Llurimagua copper project is located in the Imbabura Province, about 80 km northeast of Ecuador's capital of Quito.
Antofagasta expects copper deficit of up to 300,000 tonnes this year
The Chilean miner expects demand to outstrip supply in 2019 as consumption growth remains positive, but production increases continue to be minimal.
BHP blames heavy rains for autonomous trucks crash
The collision between the driverless vehicles happened about 11pm on March 16, at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia.
Brazilian court freezes $260 million from Vale’s accounts
The world’s iron ore producer has faced continued backlash from Brazilian authorities since the deadly mining dam accident that killed around 300 people in January.
De Beers, Botswana to expand world’s richest diamond mine
The joint venture partners have awarded a $1.2-billion contract to extend the lifespan of their Jwaneng mine unit 2035.
Chile’s Supreme Court revokes ruling permanently closing Barrick’s Pascua-Lama
Decision doesn't determine the final faith of the long-delayed and polemic project, as the case has been sent back to the Environmental Court for review by a different panel of judges, a process that could last several months.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
