Congo state miner’s high-flying chief has his wings clipped
The head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state mining company will no longer exercise control over the business, despite being reappointed to the post last month.
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Though traditionally slow in adopting technological innovations, miners are increasingly adopting blockchains and smart contracts as a source of productivity and transparency gains.
Protesters agree to lift Newmont Goldcorp blockade in Mexico
Mexican protesters agreed to lift a blockade at Newmont Goldcorp's Penasquito mine on Friday.
Strike at Codelco’s largest copper mine triggers new supply fears
About 3,200 unionized workers at Codelco’s Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile downed tools on Friday after failing to reach a deal with the company.
EPA to probe permits issued to PolyMet’s copper-nickel project in Minnesota
According to documents released late Thursday, EPA staff scientists voiced their concerns about key permits for the NorthMet project issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in late 2018.
Iron ore price at fresh 5-year high
News that Vale may be restarting full production at its 30m tonnes per year Brucutu mine sooner than expected did not stop […]
South African AMCU union seeks $1,145 monthly basic wage in pay talks
The world's top platinum miners are bracing for a fresh round of negotiations with South African workers as a rise in profits is likely to provoke higher wage demands from labour unions.
Australian mining industry group advocates for carbon capture technologies
For the Minerals Council of Australia, it is key that the resource industry understands the importance of implementing carbon capture and storage solutions.
Cordoba to restart PEA work for Alacrán deposit in Colombia
As part of the PEA, the miner is re-evaluating the Alacrán mineral resource estimate.
