April 6, 2021 Australian gov’t says superannuation funds should support new coal projects Australia's superannuation funds should be free to support the coal industry's expansion plans, resources minister Keith Pitt said.
April 6, 2021 Canadian First Nation challenges DeBeers’ mine waste plans The Attawapiskat First Nation opposes a new planned mine landfill on its traditional territory, citing threats to cultural sites.
April 6, 2021 Ash from largest coal-fired power plant in DR releasing toxic heavy metals – report Scientists say coal ash from the Punta Catalina power plant revealed high concentrations of arsenic, selenium and other potentially harmful heavy metals.
April 6, 2021 Greenland election closely watched by global mining industry Results could help decide the fate of vast deposits of rare earth metals which international companies want to exploit.
April 6, 2021 Panoramic Resources to restart nickel project in Australia To support the resuming of operations, Panoramic has entered a five-year nickel and copper concentrate offtake agreement with Trafigura Group.
April 5, 2021 Ontario First Nations declare moratorium on Ring of Fire development The Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Neskantaga First Nations in the James Bay are calling on the government for a Regional Impact Assessment.
April 5, 2021 Barrick ready to sign deal to reopen Porgera mine Papua New Guinea's prime minister has announced an imminent agreement to bring the mine back into operations.
April 5, 2021 Vale says Steinmetz-triggered probe in Brazil over Simandou closed Federal prosecutors have closed an investigation into Vale executives based on documents supplied by Steinmetz.
April 5, 2021 Florida faces imminent collapse of giant phosphate mine pond Tailings pond at the old Piney Point phosphate mine threatens to burst, releasing millions of gallons of toxic water.
April 4, 2021 Colombian authorities continue rescue efforts for 11 miners trapped inside flooded pit Eleven people have been trapped since March 26 inside the pit of an unregulated gold operation in the central Caldas department.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
