Investors call for greater Rio Tinto accountability over destroyed caves British and Australian investment funds say that Rio Tinto's testimony last week raised questions about the accountability of its senior leadership. Reuters | August 10, 2020 | 7:45 am
BHP to pay $840 million to break from coal in Chile Escondida and Spence mines have ended a 2008 energy contract with a coal-fired thermoelectric plant early. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2020 | 7:00 am
Conquest’s acquisition of Canadian Continental Exploration greenlighted Conquest is now the owner of a land package that surrounds its Golden Rose mine project. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2020 | 6:30 am
Fuel cell EVs become more common in heavy industry applications Ballard Power Systems said its technology has powered industrial fuel cell EVs for more than 50 million kilometres on roads around the globe. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2020 | 6:30 am
Alrosa digs up Russia’s largest coloured diamond The 236-carat amber rough stone is the largest coloured diamond ever mined in Russia. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2020 | 3:43 am
Russia on track to become world’s top gold producer by 2029 – report An analysis by Fitch Solutions states that strong domestic demand for gold will underpin increasing gold production in Russia. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 1:10 pm
Argentinian MLA proposes rise in royalties that may affect lithium projects The politician wants mining royalties to be raised to 51% from the current 2%. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 11:59 am
Coronavirus case emerges at second mine in Papua New Guinea An employee at the Lihir Mine owned by Newcrest Mining tested positive for the disease. Reuters | August 9, 2020 | 10:44 am
Scientists find efficient way to extract rare earth from acid mine drainage Researchers at Penn State University say coal mining operations in Appalachia may be the key to a domestic supply of REE in the US. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 9, 2020 | 7:00 am