BHP cuts more Olympic Dam jobs
The giant miner is struggling to keep its massive Olympic Dam project competitive in the current environment.
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Big holes found in Canada’s oil spill plans
Report shows Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive environmental cleanup bill in the event of an offshore oil leak.
Africa’s increasing risks scaring off mining investments: report
With the exception of Ghana and Cape Verde, which were ranked as “medium risk” in the index published Wednesday, all others were classified as “high risk."
Zimbabwe unlikely to access money coming from its diamond industry: report
The country's diamond industry seems to be under the control of a "predatory elite."
From toilet to tap: young Canadians develop new method for wastewater clean-ups
Two brothers studying at University of New Brunswick, Canada, are working on a new method aimed to reduce the cost and environmental footprint of wastewater clean-ups.
Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report
Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick
Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.
Deadly explosion in Mexico caused by gas buildup, not bomb
A buildup of gas in the basement of the headquarters of the national oil company and not a bomb as local media reported caused the blast that killed 37 people and wounded dozens last week, Mexico's authorities announced late Monday.
Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia
The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months to come.
INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones
Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
