Ground water in Vedanta’s Indian smelter contains heavy metals
The smelter was shut down in May after 13 people died after coming under police fire during violent protests over alleged pollution.
Latest Stories
BHP to fight class action over Samarco dam failure
Law firm leading the action says it has more than 3,000 investors signed up to pursue the miner for losses.
Nutrien sells stake in Arab Potash to China’s SDIC
The $502-million transaction makes the Chinese company Arab Potash's majority shareholder.
Petra shares drop after it cuts 2019 diamond production forecast
The miner said it expects to produce 4.6 million to 4.8 million carats in 2019, well below the 5.0-5.3 million carats it forecast in July last year.
Caterpillar and Newmont team up on underground vehicle automation
Newmont Mining is the largest user of Cat underground vehicle automation technology in the western hemisphere.
Barrick’s Dushnisky quits, becomes AngloGold new CEO
Dushnisky will join AngloGold in September, ending the search to replace Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, who left the world’s third-biggest gold miner in April to run India’s Vedanta.
Debt financing doubles
"Not a typical financing vehicle for non-revenue generating exploration companies."
Alaskans asked for feedback on one of the world’s largest gold projects
The public is being asked to review and provide feedback on Donlin’s reclamation and closure plans.
Union at Chile’s Escondida mine sees little hope for contract deal
Labor negotiations at Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, are frozen without signs of progress.