September 11, 2019 Brazil mining standards, post-Vale disaster, aim to boost accountability The governance standard would also help ensure independent reviews of dams and adequate disclosure of safety risks.
September 10, 2019 Brazil adopts MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining initiative IBRAM joins six other mining associations around the globe that have adopted TSM.
September 8, 2019 Precious metals may be locked below moon’s surface – study Canadian and US researchers link the sulfur content of lunar volcanic rocks to the presence of iron sulfide deep inside the moon.
September 4, 2019 Mining and IIoT groups join forces The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and the Industrial Internet Consortium have entered into a partnership.
September 3, 2019 The Chinese power grab: Tracking the complicated evolution of Sino-Congolese relations Although Sino-Congolese relations dates back to the mid-1960s, China’s more palpable influence was marked by the 2008 infrastructure-for-minerals deal that attributed mining rights to China in exchange for substantial investment…
September 3, 2019 More companies to reconsider investments in DRC, says MMG exec Miles Naude, General Manager, MMG, discusses potential opportunities in the DRC.
September 3, 2019 Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative renovation with the potential to supply renewable energy.
September 3, 2019 Doing business in DRC: Questions about the controversial new mining code persist The DRC holds half the world’s cobalt and vast copper deposits, in addition to some 1,100 other mineral resources as estimated by the World Bank.
September 2, 2019 Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.
September 1, 2019 Australia launches A$12.5m mining research centre The Australian government committed $3.7 million for the new facility.
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
