June 18, 2020

Australia begins probe into Rio’s destruction of Aboriginal site

Australia's Senate agreed to begin the national inquiry into how the destruction occurred.

June 18, 2020

Screening apps and 41-day vacations: keeping miners covid-free

From Quebec to Queensland, the industry is on high alert.

June 18, 2020

Vale to resume operations at Voisey’s Bay in July

The Canadian open pit nickel mine and concentrator is expected to reach full capacity in August.

June 17, 2020

Vale can reopen Itabira after coronavirus measures

The Itabira complex produced almost 36 million tonnes of iron ore in 2019.

June 17, 2020

The rising ESG focus in BC mining – report

PwC Canada says the ESG work in the resource-rich Province has the potential to create an internationally-recognized 'Made in BC' label.

June 17, 2020

Chile lithium miners feel heat from exploding coronavirus outbreak

Top producers SQM and Albemarle said output nonetheless remained unscathed.

June 17, 2020

Barrick starts fieldwork at Precipitate’s Pueblo Grande

Company's work will concentrate on the project's Lithocap Zone, located west of Pueblo Viejo mining pits.

June 17, 2020

BHP names Lamont as new CFO

Current BHP CFO Peter Beaven will step down on Nov. 30.

June 17, 2020

Dominion Diamond sues partner in Diavik mine

The Canadian miner, which is fighting bankruptcy, alleges DDMI is managing the mine to the benefit of its majority owner, Rio Tinto.

June 16, 2020

Australia pension giant pressing Rio over heritage site blasts

Investors have held meetings with Rio's chairman and executives.