June 26, 2020 World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide.
June 24, 2020 Artisanal miner in Tanzania finds rare gemstones worth $3.3 million These were the two largest tanzanite gemstones ever found.
June 23, 2020 Is gender inequality mining’s ESG blindspot? Mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says Responsible Mining Foundation.
June 22, 2020 BHP launches tailings challenge initiative Applications for $10 million in grants to developers are open until August.
June 22, 2020 Two decades after Los Frailes tailings accident, Guadiamar River shows signs of recovery A study shows that measures taken following the breach at Boliden Apirsa’s lead and zinc mine have been effective in restoring the Guadiamar River.
June 21, 2020 Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare earths near the Japanese island of Minamitorishima.
June 19, 2020 Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector.
June 19, 2020 Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area The court action comes amid greater scrutiny of Aboriginal rights in Australia following the destruction of a sacred cave by Rio Tinto last month.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
