Queensland passes law to jail mining bosses over deaths
Top executives face up to 20 years in prison and A$13 million ($8.6m), if found criminally negligent over workers' deaths.
Latest Stories
Minas Gerais municipalities waiting on Vale royalties
Ten cities affected by the disaster at Brumadinho wait for Vale to transfer funds on a agreement to cover losses in mining royalties.
Graphene-infused material could be the cornerstone of next-gen smart sensors
The colour-changing, flexible photonic crystals can respond sensitively to light, temperature, strain or other physical and chemical stimuli.
Alrosa pushes for sales of fluorescent diamonds
The Russian miner says fluorescence doesn’t negatively impact a diamond’s appearance
Barrick, Japan Gold kick off exploration program
The partnership, known as Barrick Alliance, will evaluate 28 out of 30 gold projects in the country.
Amex hits new vein at Perron
The company has traced gold mineralization over a 3-km-long corridor at Perron with over 15 km of structural prospective strike still unexplored.
Fiore updates resource for Golden Eagle
Company has released an updated resource estimate for its wholly owned project in Washington.
Sandvik testing Stage V-compliant underground trucks in Ireland
The Stage V engine in the 63-tonne truck is expected to generate lower emissions, for reduced mine ventilation requirements.
Mining companies rush to shield indigenous communities from coronavirus
ESG investment analysts say they are watching mining companies closely to see how they cope with the coronavirus crisis.
