March 17, 2021

China probes mine deaths cover-up in top steel province

The country recorded 573 mine-related deaths in 2020.

March 17, 2021

The digital mine meets 3D augmented reality

Arvizio and Sight Power joined forces to deliver augmented reality digital twins to the mining industry.

March 17, 2021

UK minister sees “very compelling reasons” not to open Cumbria coal mine

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng suggested the government would move to block the mine application.

March 16, 2021

Court grants Steinmetz access to Vale’s Simandou files

Israeli diamond and mining tycoon will have access to audio and video of Vale's meetings to discuss the partnership over the giant Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea.

March 16, 2021

Seven coal miners killed in Pakistan in second incident in one week

In the past year, 102 coal miners have been killed in Balochistan in 72 different incidents.

March 16, 2021

Colombian police quash illegal activities at Canadian miner’s operation

Cordoba Minerals said the Colombian National Police carried out an operation against the Clan del Golfo.

March 16, 2021

Antofagasta lifts dividend after better-than-expected 2020

As most majors miners that have reported results this year, Antofagasta delivered a bumper final dividend of 48.5 cents, 52% higher than consensus forecasts.

March 15, 2021

Argentine president targeted by mob fighting to keep out mines

Argentina has huge untapped deposits of lithium, copper, gold and silver.

March 15, 2021

McEwen’s Mexico operations suspended due to blockade

Individuals involved in the blockade believe that the annual payments and infrastructure improvements made to the local communities should increase significantly.

March 15, 2021

British Columbia launches Mining Innovation Roadmap

The fact many B.C. mines can operate largely on B.C.’s abundant clean hydro power is something the government and industry is promoting as a kind of green premium.