Vale to spend $400 million in 2022 to remove tailings dams
The dam elimination program has already cost the company $857 million of the $4 billion it projects to spend by 2035.
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South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate pact may draw new partners
The Just Energy Transition Partnership was announced at the COP26 talks in Glasgow in November.
Samarco and creditors to go through mediation about debt restructuring
A judge scheduled a conciliation hearing between the company and its creditors on Tuesday as the parties offered competing debt restructuring plans.
Russia eyes new rules on state’s gold, gem sales amid war
The Finance Ministry proposed this week to put a portion of the country’s gold and gems into a special reserve that can be accessed in times of war.
Trudeau’s energy chief unveils low-carbon industrial strategy
The primary goal is to accelerate the energy transition from fossil fuels in each region, and to engage Indigenous groups and industry players on how to best achieve quick results.
Pathways to sustainable smelting
As major economies march towards a net-zero future, there is a growing endeavour to produce metals with little-to-no carbon footprint.
FPX, Indigenous partner sign MOA for Decar nickel project in British Columbia
The new MOA between FPX and the Binche Society formalizes protocols for continuing the co-operative working relationship established regarding exploration and development activities.
What is Australia doing about sexual harassment in mining camps?
In submissions to the inquiry last year, top miners acknowledged that sexual harassment is rife at mining camps in Western Australia.
Column: Global aluminum production pendulum swings back to China
China produced a record 3.42 million tonnes of primary aluminium in May as the country's smelters continue to ramp up run-rates.
