February 24, 2021 BHP and Aboriginal group probe fallen rock shelter in Western Australia BHP discovered the damage to the site of significance to the Banjima people on Jan. 29, as part of monitoring at its Mining Area C operations.
February 24, 2021 Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site The incident comes come barely a day after BHP reported rockfall damage to a culturally significant site in the Pilbara region.
February 22, 2021 Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.
February 12, 2021 Trilogy, South32 partner with Alaska to fund critical mine road Ambler Metals, a 50-50 JV between Trilogy and South32, will invest $35 million in pre-development work.
February 3, 2021 Newmont establishes Vancouver centre for Indigenous Community Relations Focus Areas are a partnership and learning network; respect for customs and culture; and opportunities for Indigenous People.
January 27, 2021 Rio Tinto unveils new executive team The company has named a new chief operating officer and a chief executive for its Australia business, as the miner works to rebuild partnerships with Indigenous groups.
January 26, 2021 British Columbia First Nation, Coeur, sign Silvertip mine agreement The IBA provides a framework for a mutually beneficial relationship between the Tahltan Nation and Coeur Silvertip.
January 15, 2021 Hope for British Columbia’s New Prosperity project? Tsilhqot’in support Taseko’s application for extension to environmental certificate.
January 8, 2021 Teck, BC First Nation sign land conservation agreement The Ktunaxa Nation and Teck agree to jointly manage the land, protecting significant fish and wildlife habitat.
December 11, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Tianqi Lithium sells 49% of Australian unit to IGO , Iron ore price goes parabolic after cyclone warning; Rio Tinto should pay for sacred caves blast...
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