April 6, 2020

Rio introduces covid-19 measures in Pilbara

The miner is enacting measures to help protect employees and the community while keeping operations running safely.

April 6, 2020

Vale launches $1m covid-19 challenge

The challenge is open in Canada and Brazil with each selected solution eligible to receive up to $200,000.

April 3, 2020

Australia to lead in mining technology integration – report

Fitch named Rio Tinto the leader of technological integration, followed by FMG and BHP.

April 2, 2020

MINING PEOPLE: Blue Thunder, Gold X Mining, Japan Gold, Trevali

Key moves in the Canadian mining sector.

April 2, 2020

De Beers CFO to leave by end of July

Nimesh Patel will join Spirax-Sarco Engineering as their new chief financial officer.

April 1, 2020

The virtues of virtual interaction

With governments from Africa to Latin America issuing lockdown orders, disruptions to operations and supply chains are affecting the way we work in the industry.

April 1, 2020

A billionaire miner is using China ties to source virus supplies

Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest is leveraging his ties to China to source medical supplies.

March 31, 2020

Canada continues Transmountain pipeline construction

The Alberta provincial government will backstop the Canadian portion of the Keystone XL with a C$7 billion commitment.

March 31, 2020

Canada Mining Association applauds 75% wage subsidy

Businesses and nonprofit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30% in revenue due to covid-19 will be eligible for the program.

March 30, 2020

Rio pledges A$25m to support fight against covid-19

Rio's voluntary global community contributions now total A$60 million for 2020.