Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report
A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.
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Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon
NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.
New type of catalyst may help protect supply of precious metals – study
Researchers high demand for catalysts means that global supplies of gold, platinum and palladium are become rapidly depleted
‘Here we go again,’ reacts Northern Dynasty’s Thiessen on EPA permitting decision
Biden permitting decisions give major US mining investment a black eye.
Guinea junta leader to meet political, mining leaders this week
Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya has agreed to meet with mining companies.
Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine
BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action.
Webinar: Regulatory tools for gender equality in mining
The session takes place via zoom at 9am EST, 1pm GMT September 28.
Glencore is stalling Chad’s debt revamp talks, premier says
About a third of Chad’s public external debt is owed to Glencore and other commercial lenders under an oil-for-cash program.
BHP, Codelco wage deals in Chile ease copper supply risks
Union leaders at a BHP Group mine in Chile will present a new wage proposal to members in the latest sign of easing labor tensions in the top copper-producing nation.
