Congo initiates probe into China Moly’s Tenke Fungurume mine
The government established a commission to ensure company is complying with its contractual obligations regarding the giant copper and cobalt project.
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Brazil’s Munduruku tribe haunted by mercury’s deadly threat
Brazil's National Mining Agency estimates that wildcat gold miners extract some 30 tonnes of gold annually from the Tapajós river using toxic mercury.
Madagascar mining minister resigns, citing online ‘slander’
Oonline criticism arose from charges of fraud Randrianasolo had faced in 2018 but were subsequently dismissed.
Jet, diesel fuel from ethanol now easier to produce
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, LanzaTech and Oregon State University have made it easier to convert alcohol sourced from renewable or industrial waste gases into jet or diesel fuel.
BHP fired 48 workers in two years for sexual harassment
Between 2019 and 2021 BHP received six confirmed cases of sexual assault and 73 of harassment at its FIFO mines.
Zambian mines look to new leader to unlock $2 billion investment
Companies including First Quantum Minerals and EMR Capital are ready to raise funding for the projects.
Chile court orders BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine to stop pumping from aquifer
A ruling in January by Chile's Supreme Court upheld local indigenous communities' complaint.
PFS for Newcrest’s Cadia PC1-2 delivers attractive economics
Newcrest expects to begin the early works program for the expansion by the end of this year.
Mexico Snapshot: Eight companies with projects to watch
Mexico has a long and storied history as a silver producer, often with gold or copper in the mix as well.
