ESG seen as biggest risk to mining industry
For many year’s the industry as a whole managed to sidestep ESG, but the period of evading responsibility has come to an end.
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How ESG factors impact recruiting in mining
With industry and investor awareness and attention increasing, environmental, social governance issues are influencing hiring requirements and skills employers are seeking in candidates.
Almaden case headed to Mexico’s Supreme Court
An appeal of a 2019 lower court ruling that jeopardized the Ixtaca gold-silver project – and validity of Mexico’s mining law – will be heard in Mexico’s Supreme Court.
Mining investor TechMet closes second funding round at $120 million
The firm, which controls battery recycler Li-Cycle Corp, has now raised nearly $133 million between its two rounds of funding.
Singapore nickel trader’s lavish lifestyle allegedly fueled by $740m fraud
The police have called it one of the city-state’s largest-ever suspected investment fraud schemes.
Gold price nears 2-month high on stronger US retail data
Bullion has been confined to a narrow trading range over the past month, driven largely by the dollar and bond yields.
Iron ore price jumps on big spread between spot cargoes and futures
Goldman Sachs expects the market to enter a surplus in the second half of the year on higher Brazilian exports.
China’s record coal prices turn dangerous with mining deaths
Soaring coal prices in China are making mining companies prioritize output ahead of safety, a government agency said amid a spate of deadly accidents.
Crime networks suspected of burning tech waste for scrap metal in Romania
In the villages surrounding Romanian capital Bucharest, the fires burning discarded electronic kit and car parts for scrap metal never stop.
