Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court

Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am

Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana

The 3.2 million tonnes per annum Motheo open pit mine could help Botswana curb its dependence on diamond mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2021 | 6:59 am

Wellbeing of 25 chinchillas weighs on Gold Fields access to 3.5 million gold ounces

Inquiry into whether attempts to move a colony of endangered rodents to make way for a gold mine harmed them may result in fines, permit suspension.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2021 | 3:45 am

Alrosa unveils new diamond tracking method

The nanotechnology-based technology marks each diamond with a 3D code containing in-depth information about the stone.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 9:15 am

Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal

The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 7:02 am

AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO

Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 3:52 am

Condor Gold La India starter pits hold nearly 60,000 ounces of gold

The satellites pits are expected to quicken the payback period and enhance the La India project's economics.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2021 | 6:53 am

Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman

Appointment comes one week after Gary Nagle replaced Ivan Glasenberg as CEO and marks a shift to new leadership for the company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2021 | 4:09 am

Nauru puts UN on two-year deadline to make deep-sea mining rules

The Pacific island nation has notified a United Nations body of plans to start deep-sea mining, giving the International Seabed Authority two years to complete long-running talks on rules governing the new and controversial industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 2:45 pm

Vale autonomous trucks have hauled 100Mt at Brucutu

The amount of ore transported is equivalent to the weight of 35,000 major soccer stadiums like the famous Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 9:15 am

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