July 6, 2021 De Beers pleads guilty to failing to report mercury monitoring results at Victor mine The case sets a precedent for mining activities in Ontario, including “Ring of Fire.”
July 6, 2021 Top Australian coal mines are spewing more methane than rivals For every tonne of coal produced in the Bowen Basin region in Queensland state, an average of 7.5 kg of the potent greenhouse gas is released.
July 6, 2021 Alrosa unveils new diamond tracking method The nanotechnology-based technology marks each diamond with a 3D code containing in-depth information about the stone.
July 6, 2021 South Africa’s coal export line remains partially closed after derailment A 208-wagon coal train derailed in South Africa over the weekend partially shutting a rail line that links mines to the Richards Bay export terminal.
July 6, 2021 Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.
July 6, 2021 AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.
July 5, 2021 Newcrest reports seismic event at Cadia The seismic event is expected to have no impact to gold or copper production in fiscal year 2022.
July 5, 2021 Ranked: The top 20 metals and mining billionaires Although tech and bank CEOs get all the limelight, eight of the 100 richest people in the world are in the metals and mining industry.
July 5, 2021 Vale to use unmanned equipment to help shut down two dams The equipment will be used to help shut down two upstream dams, the B3/B4 dam of the Mar Azul mine and the Sul Superior dam at the Gongo Soco mine.
July 5, 2021 Anglo knew of lead danger at Zambian mine, doctor says Claim bolsters a lawsuit in locals allege Anglo caused widespread lead poisoning from the Broken Hill mine it had a stake in until 1974
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