March 25, 2021 Illegal gold rush in the Amazon raises risk to indigenous people Illegal gold and diamond mining in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest is threatening South America’s largest group of native people who still live in relative isolation.
March 25, 2021 Class action against Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi escalates US hedge fund’s lawsuit claims the miner concealed the true cause of the mine expansion delays, which Rio had largely blamed on the site's geology.
March 24, 2021 China’s epic sandstorm lifts the price of coal that caused it Thermal coal prices could go higher still as China’s worst sandstorm in a decade tightens supply.
March 24, 2021 Companies keep too much of Peru’s metal wealth, top candidate says The front-runner in Peru’s presidential race said he’s ready to take a tougher stance against mining companies.
March 24, 2021 Chevron pulls plug on Kitimat LNG project in BC Chevron owns a 50% stake in the project and will halt further funding after failing to find a buyer.
March 24, 2021 Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.
March 24, 2021 Indian police charge 71 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 violence Police opened fire to beat back the protesters in the southern seaside town of Thoothukudi where 13 people were killed, causing national outrage and the subsequent closure of the Sterlite…
March 24, 2021 Mexico eyes bigger role in lithium, sees speculation in mining concessions Earlier this month, Lopez Obrador said his government was studying a proposal by a lawmaker in his ruling party to nationalize lithium production.
March 24, 2021 Lucara completes mandate for Karowe expansion The existing open pit operation is expected to wind down by 2025.
March 24, 2021 Cornish Metals granted key permit for United Downs Cornwall mineral authority’s concession of development rights will allow Cornish Metal to begin drilling at the copper-tin project.
JPMorgan warns of ‘more volatility’ facing energy transition It’s clear that “oil and gas will remain a meaningful part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future,” analyst said. January 13, 2026 | 09:14 am
