April 9, 2020 Covid-19: Mining industry responds with help for communities Mining Association of Canada has brought 18 partners together to donate a total of C$36,000 to food banks across the country.
April 9, 2020 Russia slams Trump’s order to spur mining on the moon Space agency Roscosmos has likened the Presidential order to colonialism.
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 5, 2020 Scientists develop organic battery The climate-smart device promises sustainable energy storage.
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 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 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.
March 29, 2020 Tiny electronics can still rely on gold Engineers’ doubts around whether the yellow metal would liquify as wires become smaller have been put to rest.
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