September 27, 2022 BHP wants to expand presence in Peru, says executive BHP said it will invest $12 million on exploration in the next 10 months and is evaluating six potential projects.
September 26, 2022 Rio Tinto says employee sexually assaulted in Western Australian mine The incident comes three months after Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner called for urgent changes in the country’s mining industry.
September 26, 2022 Mega-polluting coal plans clash with Australia’s climate goals A proposed pipeline of coal mine projects in Australia, the world’s second-biggest exporter of the fuel, are threatening to lock in decades of new carbon emissions.
September 26, 2022 Greenland Minerals dealt setback in legal fight for rare earth project licence In March, the miner took the governments of Greenland and Denmark to court for the legislation passed last year that banned uranium mining.
September 23, 2022 OZ Minerals gives green light to $1.1 billion copper project The approval comes a week after people familiar with the matter said OZ Minerals was seeking about A$10 billion in a potential sale to BHP.
September 23, 2022 Glencore buys Newmont’s stake in Argentina copper-gold project Gold Fields takeover target Yamana Gold continues to own 56.25% and remains the operator of the MARA copper-gold project.
September 22, 2022 Australian mining firm IPOs lag on board gender balance The mining industry, a key pillar of the nation’s economy, has come under intense scrutiny in recent years for its treatment of women.
September 22, 2022 Moody’s downgrades mining sector outlook to negative Forecast reflects expectations that aggregate EBITDA will contract for the largest Moody's-rated metals and mining companies.
September 21, 2022 Sexual abuse at Australian mines set to be targeted by new rules Recommendations include implementing a code of practice to improve security for remote workers and funding for legal and advocacy advice.
September 21, 2022 BHP coal mine workers in Australian state set to vote on industrial action Workers at four mines of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance will vote on strike action over working conditions and job security.
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