Fortescue apologizes for clearing land on Aboriginal sacred site
The incident comes come barely a day after BHP reported rockfall damage to a culturally significant site in the Pilbara region.
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Brazilian Nickel gets green light for small-scale Piauí project
It has received an installation licence for PNP1000, the initial, small-scale production phase of its Piauí nickel-cobalt project, in Brazil’s north-east.
Brazil BNDES sells stake in Vale for $2 billion
The bank has closed out its stake in the iron ore miner, selling 188.5 million shares and raising about $2 billion.
Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination
Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute.
Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — report
BMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials.
Rio Tinto’s former boss gets huge payout despite caves blast
Jean-Sébastien Jacques received $18.6 million in pay and long-term incentive rewards last year, compared to $9.9 million in 2019.
Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining
More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.
Marubeni, Retriev partner on battery recycling
The strategic partnership will focus on developing a new circular business for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report
Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.
Greatland expands footprint in Australia’s Paterson region
It has lodged an application for a new exploration license in the area where is already developing the Havieron gold-copper project with Newcrest.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.