September 27, 2021 Rio Tinto and Canadian union reach labour deal for British Columbia ops Unifor, which represents about 900 workers at the miner's aluminum smelting plant in Kitimat and power generating facility in Kemano, had started a strike action in July.
September 24, 2021 Iron ore miners lure workers to outback with resort-style living Australia’s iron ore companies are turning to Olympic-sized swimming pools, virtual golf arcades and fine dining.
September 23, 2021 Mining People: Andean PM, Ready Set Gold, Seabridge Gold, Iamgold Key moves in the mining industry.
September 23, 2021 South African mines have vaccinated about 45% of their workforce South Africa’s mining industry contributes about 8% to the national gross domestic product.
September 22, 2021 DMCC appoints World Diamond Council traceability initiative ambassadors The SoW applies every time a rough or polished diamond changes hands, assuring it originates from a source compliant with universally accepted principles on human and labour rights.
September 21, 2021 Loncor Gold names new CEO John Barker has been involved in copper, diamond and platinum corporate initiatives in Southern Africa, including consulting for Robert Friedland.
September 20, 2021 SafeSight aims for safer mine rescue with emergency response drone SafeSight’s ERD can access small spaces that conventional LiDAR-fitted equipment cannot.
September 17, 2021 Mining People: Champion Iron, NioBay, Probe, Romios Gold, Saint Jean Carbon Key moves in the mining sector.
September 15, 2021 Mining a ‘laggard among laggards’ on female representation – report Women are leaving the mining industry due to few growth opportunities.
September 14, 2021 Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply chain snags After millions of workers lost jobs last year, the rapid snapback in economic activity has left many businesses short-staffed.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China. December 23, 2025 | 05:39 am
