Looming changes for FIFO employees in Western Australia
One-third of the country's new jobs in August were in Western Australia, and the state's mining industry is currently underpinning the national economy.
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Osisko Royalties spins out gold developer, raises $75m
The newly formed developer will hold the past-producing Cariboo gold project in B.C. and the San Antonio gold asset in Mexico’s Sonora state.
BHP freezes membership of lobby group over Greens campaign
The Queensland Resources Council stepped up its advocacy against the environment-focused Greens ahead of an election this month in coal-rich Queensland state.
Mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands – report
Legal and illegal mining on Indigenous lands linked to higher levels of deforestation, according to the World Resources Institute.
Impala approached over stake in giant Zimbabwe platinum project
Great Dyke Investments views Impala as an attractive partner partly because of its capacity to process ore from the mine.
Anglo American wants to explore base metals in South Africa
Company says this was part of its global discovery strategy in greenfield and brownfield projects.
Brazilian niobium miner CBMM eyes European car market
CBMM will work with British high performance luxury automaker BAC to develop a lighter, faster sports car.
Peruvian Metals sells gold-silver project in Huancavelica to local investors
The Mansa Musa gold-silver property will be developed by private investors supported by GEXEG S.A.C.
K+S sells Americas salt business for $3.2 billion
Unit also includes K+S Chile and K+S Windsor Salt in Canada.