June 9, 2021

Rio Tinto Kennecott, BYU researchers partner to improve reclamation at Bingham

Bingham Canyon in Utah has been mined since 1906 and has produced more copper than any mine in history – more than 19 million tonnes.

June 8, 2021

Lundin Gold connects students to education in Ecuador

Lundin has marked a milestone with the distribution of 1,370 tablets to students in the parish and several other rural communities close to its Fruta del Norte mine.

June 7, 2021

Aboriginal group disappointed by Rio Tinto board hire

Ben Wyatt is to be Rio Tinto's first Indigenous board member in a move to restore a reputation tarnished after last year's destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

June 6, 2021

ArcelorMittal Canada reaches tentative deal with striking United Steelworkers

United Steelworkers are set to vote on ratifying a new four-year collective agreement with employer ArcelorMittal in the coming days.

June 4, 2021

MINING PEOPLE: Adex, Archer, Cerrado, Chesapeake Gold, Great Bear, Millennial, Tanzanian Gold

Key moves in the mining sector.

June 3, 2021

Rio Tinto appoints Aboriginal Australian former minister to board

Company strives to rebuild its reputation following last year's destruction of the Juukan Gorge rockshelters.

June 3, 2021

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.

June 2, 2021

Webinar: Blockchain in gold mining

Introduction to the technology overlaid with ESG standards which provide a framework for the supply chain so that its output can be affirmatively declared “Responsible Gold” on June 24.

May 31, 2021

BHP union says work schedules too punishing for train drivers

The world's biggest miner told train drivers that they will be required to work a two-week on, one-week off roster.

May 31, 2021

Six steps for reducing risk and roadblocks in digital initiatives

A simple strategy can help create smarter, more productive mines.