Petra Diamonds reaches $6m settlement on human rights abuse claims
The miner had been accused of being responsible for widespread human rights violations at the Williamson mine in Tanzania.
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Strong demand for diamonds, rough and smooth, boosts Alrosa sales
Global demand for precious stones has been recovering from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic since the second half of 2020.
Home: Signs of investor vertigo as copper hits record highs
Whether the world's copper miners can meet that demand is a moot point, given chronic past underperformance and a lengthening list of supply threats.
DoE approves $50m for carbon capture technology to be tested in coal-rich ‘Carbon Valley’
Membrane Technology and Research will test its PolarCap carbon capture process at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center.
Ivanhoe Mines makes it to the MSCI Canada Index
The index measures the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of Canada's market.
Antofagasta pledges net zero emissions by 2050
The Chile-focused copper miner also said it had hit its 2022 emissions target two years earlier than planned.
Mining legacy processes setting the industry behind in sustainability targets – report
A report commissioned by the Weir Group states that comminution needs to be optimized so that it creates impactful energy savings opportunities.
VIDEO: Deadly shootout in Brazil’s Amazon as illegal miners enter indigenous lands
At least three illegal gold miners have died inside the Yanomami reservation in northern Brazil after clashes with locals.
Atlantic Nickel hires banks to explore options
Its sale process with Citi and Standard Chartered is the most advanced, with potential buyers currently working on first-round bids.
