October 29, 2019 Rio Tinto says miners need to do more on the environment. Here’s how Opinion: Mining companies are generally quite good at promoting social projects undertaken in the communities in which they operate, but full disclosure could show how much the mining companies' support…
October 28, 2019 Sandvik agrees to sell 70% of Drilling and Completions Sandvik said last year it was evaluating options for the business, which it bought in 2014 for $740 million and was part of its mining and rock technology unit.
October 25, 2019 ABB mill drives accelerate copper ore extraction at Mina de Cobre in Panama Project owner First Quantum Minerals announced that first copper ore extraction will take place ahead of schedule.
October 24, 2019 Vale turns to artificial intelligence for exploration at Coleman nickel mine AI company GoldSpot will examine data gathered by Vale over decades of mining at Coleman and look for previously unrecognized data trends.
October 23, 2019 Hecla’s Lucky Friday mine recognized for environmental stewardship by Idaho DEQ The Lucky Friday was among only four Idaho businesses chosen for this year’s prestigious award.
October 23, 2019 GMG launches initiatives on cybersecurity, electric mines The Global Mining Guidelines Group launched two working groups with the goal of creating sustainable mines of the future.
October 22, 2019 Kal Tire opens retreading and repair facility in Mexico Every year, Kal Tire retreads more than 10,000 tyres and saves thousands of tyre casings from being prematurely sent to scrap piles.
October 21, 2019 Gold rush in Canada’s Nova Scotia unearths opportunities and criticism Local and international companies are being lured by the area's untouched gold riches, but groups warn of potential impacts to watersheds and communities.
October 21, 2019 US silver mine presented as example of environmental leadership Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention Champion."
October 18, 2019 Sandvik profit tops forecast as mining bucks industrial slump Adjusted quarterly operating earnings rose to 4.62 billion Swedish crowns ($477 million) from 4.59 billion a year earlier, beating the 4.48 billion mean forecast.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am