The BCSC alleges the company hired a qualified mining engineer in 2014 to produce “a quick, non-compliant overview” of the potential mineral resources on its Hilda 30 concession in Sonora State.
The Queensland Resources Council has released industry figures confirming mining, gas and energy companies added a record A$82.6 billion to the state economy in 2019-20.
The Minerals Council of Australia and Pillar Two say the covid-19 pandemic has increased the risks of falling into modern slavery for certain groups in remote areas.
IGF says the pandemic will have longer- term consequences on employment in the large-scale mining sector as a result of impacts on local suppliers and community economic activities, mining capex forecasts and current investments.