Australia sacred sites seen remaining under threat after mine law reform
While the proposed legislation embodies significant changes on paper, they will do little to prevent miners in practice from getting their way.
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Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.
BHP hires JP Morgan to sell Australian thermal coal mine
Increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and climate change activists is prompting miners to limit their exposure to fossil fuels.
Banro agrees sale of Namoya mine in Congo
Company was looking to sell mine after repeated attacks by militia.
Fortescue Metals hits automation milestone
The iron ore major has converted its 100th truck into an autonomous one at its Western Australia operations.
Spearmint Resources to kickstart Nevada lithium operations
The Canadian miner is working on a series of strategies to be applied at the Elon property and the McGee property.
Southern Silver to pay $15m for 100% interest in Mexican project
The Vancouver-based miner executed an agreement with Electrum Global Holdings to buy 60% indirect working interest in the Cerro Las Minitas project.
Is gender inequality mining’s ESG blindspot?
Mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says Responsible Mining Foundation.