August 6, 2020

OceanaGold gets permit for WKP in New Zealand

Company has received the mining permit for Wharekirauponga on the southern Coromandel Peninsula.

August 6, 2020

New global tailings standard guidelines aim for zero harm

The first-ever Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management is aimed at strengthening current best practices around tailings dams in the mining sector.

August 6, 2020

Glencore posts $2.6 billion loss, scraps dividend

The miner and commodities trader will focus on debt reduction.

August 5, 2020

Miners need more engineers to meet new tailings dam safety standard

More than a third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

August 4, 2020

Lynas gets green light for waste treatment plant in Malaysia

Malaysia has approved Australian rare earths miner Lynas' plan to build a permanent disposal facility for waste treatment.

August 4, 2020

Rio Tinto says missed chances to avoid destruction of sacred caves

Company apologised to an Australian parliamentary inquiry in its submission for the destruction of Aboriginal heritage sites.

July 31, 2020

Chilean watchdog charges BHP for water misuse at Escondida

Regulator said the mine had caused a serious drop in the water table, which could result in the revocation of the environmental permit, closure or a fine.

July 30, 2020

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July 30, 2020

Pilbara Minerals says lithium prices may be near bottom

Lithium has experienced a prolonged price fall due to slowing sales in China.

July 29, 2020

Rio Tinto raises dividend, sees ‘V-shaped’ China recovery

Miner boosted dividend payments despite a 4% fall in half-year earnings.