Class action against Rio Tinto over Oyu Tolgoi escalates
US hedge fund’s lawsuit claims the miner concealed the true cause of the mine expansion delays, which Rio had largely blamed on the site's geology.
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Rio Tinto to use solar technology to power California mine
Heliogen's AI-powered technology will be deployed at Rio's borates mine, using heat from the sun to generate and store carbon-free energy to power industrial processes.
China’s epic sandstorm lifts the price of coal that caused it
Thermal coal prices could go higher still as China’s worst sandstorm in a decade tightens supply.
Companies keep too much of Peru’s metal wealth, top candidate says
The front-runner in Peru’s presidential race said he’s ready to take a tougher stance against mining companies.
Chevron pulls plug on Kitimat LNG project in BC
Chevron owns a 50% stake in the project and will halt further funding after failing to find a buyer.
Anticipating another year of growth, Ledcor US Heavy Civil and Mining is expanding its team
Opportunities include Technical roles, Managers and Operators.
Northam Platinum winds up Zambezi Black economic deal
The company said that it would buy back all preference shares from its Black economic empowerment vehicle, Zambezi Platinum, four years ahead of its 10-year maturation date.
Chile lawmakers want a bigger share of the copper windfall
Chile’s lower house has approved a proposed royalty on copper and lithium sales.
Indian police charge 71 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 violence
Police opened fire to beat back the protesters in the southern seaside town of Thoothukudi where 13 people were killed, causing national outrage and the subsequent closure of the Sterlite Copper plant.