Alrosa to combine all cutting, polishing facilities into single entity
The top diamond miner by output wants better rough diamond allocation and streamlined production processes.
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Robert Murray called himself "the king of the coal industry" and he was a forceful supporter of US President Donald Trump.
Australian miners urged to beware of modern slavery risks
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.
Clean energy, EVs and the two sides of the US election
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Philippines pushes to end mining lawsuits to pave way for sale
Lawsuits have hampered the government’s efforts to privatize the assets.
Graphene-infused copper wire may be key for more efficient EVs
General Motors and researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are behind this finding.
South32 moves towards a low-carbon future
Karen Wood, chair of the board, told McKinsey the covid-19 pandemic has led broader industry to become more focused on the importance of the social element.
Brazil prosecutors accuse BHP, Vale of colluding to reduce payouts to disaster victims
A mining waste dam burst in 2015 at BHP and Vale's Samarco joint venture in the town of Mariana, releasing a torrent of sludge that killed 19 people.
