Nearly a tonne of CO2 emitted per ounce of gold produced in 2019 – report
Open pit mines emit on average around twice as much CO2e per ounce of gold produced as underground mines.
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Last day to register for Global Mining Symposium
Virtual investment conference runs September 1-3.
Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing
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Rio vows to preserve ancient Australian rock shelter after outcry over caves blast
Company had previously applied to damage the 43,000-year site near its Silvergrass iron ore mine, and consent was granted by the state government.
Cheaper diamonds fire life into the hidden world of gem trading
De Beers and Alrosa decided last week they saw enough signs of recovering demand and seized the opportunity, cutting some prices by almost 10%.
