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.

June 22, 2020

BHP launches tailings challenge initiative

Applications for $10 million in grants to developers are open until August.

June 22, 2020

Barrick kicks off drill campaign at Loncor JV

Drill program focused on several priority gold targets within the Ngayu greenstone belt in the DRC.

June 22, 2020

Codelco beefs up sanitary measures at El Teniente

The company said it would move to a 14-day on, 14-day off shift schedule at El Teniente, its largest deposit.