Miners say covid-19 has accelerated move to digital, automation
The coronavirus lockdown is hastening digitalisation and automation in the mining industry, major firms and their partners said this week.
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Rio Tinto neglected good communication with Indigenous groups – executive
The blasting of two ancient sacred caves in May caused public outcry and the departure of Rio's chief executive and two deputies.
These days, the smart money is staying away from Arctic drilling
Both oil companies and banks have decided they can no longer tolerate the risk of drilling in one of the fastest-warming places on the globe.
Mexico mulls reviving plans for nature reserve in mining district
Proposal seeks to set a semi-arid desert biosphere reserve covering 2.58Mha across eight municipalities of the Zacatecas state.
Nevada Copper shares surge on new financing
Shares of Nevada Copper surged 22.2% by noon EST Wednesday,
Hudbay Minerals’ 777 mine back at full tilt
While Q4 production and sales volumes will be impacted, the miner still expects the Manitoba business unit to achieve its 2020 targets.
Women in Mining report receives record nominations in 2020
The names of over 600 women from 60 countries were submitted to be included in the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” book.
Mexico approves Minera Alamos’ environmental statement for La Fortuna gold project
The company now has all the key federal approvals necessary for the construction of a commercial-scale mine at the La Fortuna site.
Galaxy Resources to raise $118m for Argentina lithium project
Capital raised will be used to advance the first stage of development of the company’s Sal de Vida lithium brine project.
