Anglo names first female CEO at top African iron ore miner Mpumi Zikalala, who currently heads its De Beers business, will replace Themba Mkhwanazi as CEO. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2021 | 8:06 am
World’s largest miners pledge net zero carbon emissions by 2050 Direct and indirect emissions will be lowered by accelerating the use of renewable energy and reducing or eliminating the use of diesel trucks. Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 7:47 am
Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 7:03 am
Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 3:45 am
Alrosa to invest $34 million to reclaim tailings pit at Aikhal The Aikhal division includes one of Russia’s and the world’s largest diamond mines. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2021 | 3:21 am
Alcoa joins metal firms in pledge to eliminate emissions by 2050 Alcoa will cut its direct and some indirect emissions -- known as Scope 1 and Scope 2 -- from aluminum smelting and alumina refining operations. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2021 | 4:08 pm
Agnico Eagle and Kirkland Lake Gold merger likely the last major deal in Canada “Most of the big deals are done,” says Haywood Securities mining analyst. Trish Saywell | October 4, 2021 | 2:31 pm
Defense Metals’ stock jumps on drill boost at Wicheeda rare earth property The company plans to mobilize a second diamond drill to expedite its Wicheeda REE deposit resource expansion and drill program in British Columbia. MINING.COM Editor | October 4, 2021 | 12:35 pm
Maple Gold drills bonanza 334 g/t gold at Douay ahead of Q4 resource update Maple Gold plans to release an updated Douay resource estimate by the end of the year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2021 | 11:39 am