Australia approves third new coal mine extension in a month Environment Minister Sussan Ley approved the extension for Glencore's Mangoola thermal coal mine in New South Wales. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 7:56 am
World’s largest miners pledge net zero carbon emissions by 2050 Direct and indirect emissions will be lowered by accelerating the use of renewable energy and reducing or eliminating the use of diesel trucks. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 7:47 am
Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 7:03 am
Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 3:45 am
Alrosa to invest $34 million to reclaim tailings pit at Aikhal The Aikhal division includes one of Russia’s and the world’s largest diamond mines. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2021 | 3:21 am
Alcoa joins metal firms in pledge to eliminate emissions by 2050 Alcoa will cut its direct and some indirect emissions -- known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 -- from aluminum smelting and alumina refining operations. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 4:08 pm
Caterpillar introduces first mobile generator set to help customers meet EU Stage V emission standards and enhance sustainability profiles Available through the global Cat dealer network, the Cat XQP200 generator set is the first in a series of EU Stage V mobile generator sets to be introduced by Caterpillar. Caterpillar | October 4, 2021 | 2:53 pm
Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada “Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst. Trish Saywell | October 4, 2021 | 2:31 pm
Defense Metals’ stock jumps on drill boost at Wicheeda rare earth property The company plans to mobilize a second diamond drill to expedite its Wicheeda REE deposit resource expansion and drill program in British Columbia. MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2021 | 12:35 pm