August 11, 2014 Papua New Guinea new mining law takes away Rio’s subsidiary rights The ruling formalizes the Bougainville province's control of its own resources, which means the national PNG mining law no longer applies.
August 11, 2014 What the Mount Polley disaster means for mining companies: Steve Todoruk The mining industry can’t give guarantees just as airlines can’t.
August 11, 2014 Imperial Metals shareholders mull lawsuit Proposed move to recover investor losses after tailings pond disaster, share price plunge.
August 10, 2014 Canada’s Mount Polley disaster: experts warned tailings pond ‘getting large’ Consulting company claims it told Imperial Metals how important it was to monitor the tailings “to prevent problems in the future."
August 10, 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak forces miners to lock down operations, delay projects After the WHO declared the current outbreak an “international public health emergency.”
August 10, 2014 Mining industry at a crossroads Some of what is missing is any sense that the company is being open and transparent.
August 8, 2014 Imperial Metals was a miner in best-practices process at time of breach 'It's confounding'
August 8, 2014 Mining tycoon, Calgary Flames co-owner, also Imperial Metals’ largest shareholder N. Murray Edwards has a 36% stake in Imperial Metals, owner of Mount Polley mine.
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am