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Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine

Local leaders say Las Bambas has brought pollution to the area and little in the way of economic development.

Reuters | October 18, 2021 | 11:07 pm

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto lowered its production guidance on Thursday, part of…

Reuters | October 15, 2021 | 9:07 am

Rio Tinto played down Australian heritage damage at inquiry, aboriginal group says

Rio Tinto operates six of its 16 mines and three…

Reuters | September 9, 2021 | 7:30 am

Aboriginal group files UN complaint over heritage bill

New draft laws put greater emphasis on agreement between Indigenous…

Reuters | September 7, 2021 | 7:22 am

Australian state rejects POSCO’s bid to build new coal mine, rail line

The Independent Planning Commision declined to grant planning permission to…

Reuters | August 31, 2021 | 6:17 am

Investors oppose Rio Tinto pay report over rock shelter outrage

Remuneration report includes $9.9 million paid to former CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques, who was ousted over the destruction of sacred Aboriginal caves.

Reuters | April 9, 2021 | 8:16 am

Ontario First Nations declare moratorium on Ring of Fire development

The Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Neskantaga First Nations in the James Bay are calling on the government for a Regional Impact Assessment.

MINING.com Editor | April 5, 2021 | 11:43 am

Tahltan Nation invests $3.9 million in Skeena Resources

Skeena is developing the Eskay Creek mine, on Tahltan Territory in British Columbia's Golden Triangle.

MINING.com Editor | April 2, 2021 | 12:17 pm

Rio Tinto faces backlash over former CEO’s exit package

Company is bracing for an investor revolt after handing $9.9 million to its former CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques, who was ousted over the destruction of sacred Aboriginal caves.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2021 | 10:34 am

Rio Tinto steps up efforts to repair damaged Indigenous ties

The miner will form an Indigenous advisory group to help it better understand issues affecting Indigenous Australians, identify gaps in current protocols and re-establish trust over time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2021 | 7:19 am

Cerrejón, Colombian Indigenous community launch agreement over environmental concerns

Cerrejón is owned by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore and has been operating for 30 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 18, 2021 | 6:11 am

British Columbia First Nation opposes Doubleview Gold’s operations

The Tahltan Central Government sent a notice to Doubleview Gold stating that the company’s mineral claims are in a culturally sensitive area.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 18, 2021 | 6:08 am

Soaring prices spur miners’ hunt for growth, fueling indigenous and investor ire

This is the second wave of pressure that investors concerned about ESG issues have laid on miners after successfully forcing mine waste standards updates in 2020.

Reuters | March 17, 2021 | 11:00 am

Argonaut to drill for copper against Aboriginal wishes in South Australia

Drilling for the Murdie project is set to begin on March 15, despite opposition from Indigenous groups.

Reuters | March 12, 2021 | 4:49 am

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Peru community says will block key mining road used by MMG’s Las Bambas mine

Aboriginal group hopes for national standards in Juukan inquiry

Rio Tinto played down Australian heritage damage at inquiry, aboriginal group says

Aboriginal group files UN complaint over heritage bill

Australian state rejects POSCO’s bid to build new coal mine, rail line

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