August 17, 2020

Russian oil spill cleanup to stretch into 2021

Nornickel has set aside $2.1-billion after Russia’s ecological watchdog asked it to pay for the damage caused by the spill of about 150 000 barrels of diesel from a storage…

August 17, 2020

Fortescue adds hydrogen-powered coaches at Pilbara

Vehicles will replace the existing fleet of diesel coaches at Christmas Creek operations.

August 17, 2020

Lynas posts 2020 loss, raises funds for plant in Australia

The world's biggest rare earths miner outside China posted an A$19.4 million loss for the year ended June 30 and outlined plans to raise A$425 million.

August 14, 2020

Indigenous groups in Chile’s Atacama push to shut down SQM

In 2019 the Atacama Indigenous Council (CPA) filed a lawsuit demanding regulators scrap a $25 million remediation plan.

August 14, 2020

Northern Dynasty calls on US Army Corps inspector to weigh in on Pebble dispute

Pebble Partnership has written to the Inspectors General of the US Army joining the call for a review of the USACE’s management of the Pebble Project's Environmental Impact Statement.

August 14, 2020

Newcrest misses forecasts, lower FY 21 gold output seen

Miner forecast gold output to be between 1.95 million ounces and 2.15 million ounces next year, down from the 2.2 million ounces produced in 2020.

August 14, 2020

BHP to steer mining lobby groups’ climate change policies

Company said it will closely monitor the work of industry associations to ensure they match its climate position on keeping the world’s warming to less than 2 degrees Celsius.

August 14, 2020

Vale to move forward with Serra Sul iron ore expansion

The world’s top iron ore producer has received board approval for a long-sought expansion of the already giant S11D mine.

August 13, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price vs stock chart shows bullion is far from expensive, Shandong calls on Canada to approve Arctic mine, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto to face off in court

August 13, 2020

Lithium price: Green activists score victory over Atacama salt flats

The Environmental Superintendent's (SMA) decision could prove a major setback as SQM seeks to ramp up lithium output.