August 15, 2023 A united front: Addressing ESG issues to ensure the America’s copper mining industry thrives Both brownfield and greenfield mines in the region face issues of water stress.
August 14, 2023 Sigma Lithium on track to produce 270,000 tonnes Li2O by end of Q3 The Greentech plant has also made significant progress towards reaching its designed recovery rates.
August 14, 2023 Landfill mining project yields positive results in Spain Research bodes well for clearing up other big fly-tipping or illegal landfill sites.
August 10, 2023 Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.
August 8, 2023 How a mining standoff in Saskatchewan can be a boon to both reconciliation and the economy Mining has become one of Canada’s frontlines in terms of reconciliation.
August 8, 2023 Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection laws Laws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters by Rio Tinto.
August 7, 2023 Raw Material Radar to integrate blockchain and IoT to improve artisanal mining in Western Africa The platform will combine blockchain and IoT technologies to automatically record and track minerals' origin, ownership, and provenance and is planned to be further launched and commercialized in other markets…
August 4, 2023 Rio Tinto releases interactive map of tailings facilities Miner reveals detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.
August 2, 2023 Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
July 30, 2023 Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010 The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and Mining Service and the Labour Directorate failed to comply with its legal obligation of conducting proper precautionary inspections.
Lithuania may sign minerals deal with US if EU moves too slowly For months, the US and its trading partners have worked toward a cooperation to wean their supply chains off China. February 13, 2026 | 04:24 pm
