July 24, 2020

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

The National Cabinet’s decision to adopt a new process for environmental approvals will cut waiting times for mining projects.

July 24, 2020

MINING PEOPLE: Benz Mining, Equinox Gold, Far Resources, Fiore, Marimaca Copper, Meridian, Orosur

Key moves in the mining industry.

July 23, 2020

ON THE MOVE: Mining management and board changes

Key moves in the Canadian mining industry.

July 23, 2020

Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity

The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.

July 22, 2020

Most mining mega deals involve Canadian companies – report

PwC says Canadian miners played a key role in delivering a successful year for the world’s biggest mining companies in 2019.

July 22, 2020

Sandvik to deploy Nokia 5G wireless network at test mine

5G capability will also be used for automated mining processes and enabling remote machine operations.

July 21, 2020

​The world’s best mining schools – where are they?

The Quacquarelli Symonds​ (QS) World University Rankings are in for 2020.

July 20, 2020

Sandvik to host Innovation in Mining virtual event

The September event will showcase new equipment and the latest digitalization, automation and electrification technologies.

July 20, 2020

Billionaire commodity trader retires from Glencore

Daniel Mate, Glencore’s fifth-largest shareholder, is handing over trading of zinc and lead to Nick Popovic.

July 20, 2020

Vale nominates Denis Cuenca as COO

His nomination comes after the board approved the creation of a compliance division as part of recommendations given by an independent committee in February.