June 24, 2020

BHP announces stricter covid-19 protocols in Chile

Cases among workers top 200.

June 24, 2020

Harmony begins share sale to fund AngloGold deal

It plans to raise $200 million to partially fund the purchase of its rival's assets.

June 24, 2020

Barrick to begin layoffs in PNG as lease dispute deepens

About 2,650 PNG nationals would be retrenched by the end of July, the company said.

June 23, 2020

Rio Tinto starts exploration at Janice Lake

Crews have begun construction of the 50 person camp on the Saskatchewan property.

June 23, 2020

Chinese steel giant eyes Simandou

Baowu wants to develop the massive iron mine in Guinea to secure supply of the main raw material.

June 23, 2020

Tesla’s reluctant commitment to cobalt a warning to others

Just when Tesla seemed to be pivoting away from using cobalt in its batteries, it signs a long-term supply deal with Glencore.

June 23, 2020

Australia sacred sites seen remaining under threat after mine law reform

While the proposed legislation embodies significant changes on paper, they will do little to prevent miners in practice from getting their way.

June 23, 2020

BHP hires JP Morgan to sell Australian thermal coal mine

Increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and climate change activists is prompting miners to limit their exposure to fossil fuels.

June 23, 2020

Is gender inequality mining’s ESG blindspot?

Mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says Responsible Mining Foundation.

June 22, 2020

Monarch selects Ausenco for upgrading study on Kidd concentrator

In May, Monarch entered into a memorandum of understanding with Glencore, which includes a four-phase work plan.