Dust at BHP’s iron ore mines poses health hazard
The state's environmental regulator this month began a review into elevated levels of airborne dust at BHP's Whaleback and Newman mines in the Pilbara.
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Sibanye posts 140% jump in half-year profit
The company also announced a dividend of 292 cents per share.
China’s CATL, Huayou eye 10% stakes in miner Jinchuan Intl
CATL is looking to shore up supply of raw materials such as cobalt.
Rio Tinto-led plan for major lithium mine stirs protests in Serbia
Rio Tinto in July committed $2.4 billion to its Jadar project as global miners push into metals needed for the green energy transition.
World’s largest trona deposit emits enough methane to power 1m homes
If processed into natural gas, the estimated rate of 950kg/h of methane emissions from trona mines in Wyoming could supply electricity for a year to 1 million homes.
Industry stalwart Cuadra retires after 30 years with Codelco
Jose Ignacio Perez, who has been with Codelco for 10 years, will replace Cuadra as CE of Chile Copper and Codelco Services.
Taliban open for Russia to tap Afghanistan’s natural resources
Russia's ambassador to Kabul said the Taliban is open for Russia's participation in developing Afghanistan's natural resources.
De Beers, National Geographic partner to protect Okavango Delta source waters
Partnership to support Botswana’s eco-tourism and water and food security.
How bringing structure to chaotic bubbles could make mining more sustainable
A new technique can structure bubbles by vibrating particles.