September 7, 2021

Zambian president names new mines minister

Hichilema also designated Francis Chipimo to act as central bank governor.

September 6, 2021

Potential for increased electrification originates in the mining pit — FLSmidth CEO

With FLSmidth's acquisition of German engineering firm Thyssenkrupp’s mining business, a combination was born that will create a global mining technology provider.

September 2, 2021

Mining People: Argentina Lithium, Arianne Phosphate, Canterra, Cassiar Gold, Cypress Dev, Frontier Lithium, Generation, Solaris, Xander

Key moves in the mining sector.

September 2, 2021

Labor contract deal ends strike at Chile’s Andina copper mine

Deal with world's top copper producer Codelco ends prolonged strike that began in mid-August.

August 31, 2021

Codelco reaches new agreement with union workers

The miner has reached an early agreement with the five unions representing workers at its key El Teniente mine.

August 31, 2021

Ontario Mining Association appoints new board of directors chair

Natasha Vaz will become the first woman to serve as chair of the OMA.

August 31, 2021

Biggest coal miner gets first woman engineer for underground job

Women made up about 7.5% of Coal India workforce.

August 30, 2021

BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines

BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.

August 27, 2021

Kazatomprom says CEO Pirmatov stepping down

Mazhit Sharipov, who is currently Kazatomprom's chief nuclear fuel cycle officer, will be appointed as acting CEO.

August 27, 2021

Mining People: Condor Gold, Fortitude Gold, Galleon Gold, Gowest Gold, O3 Mining, Quaterra

Key moves in the mining sector.