BHP taps Microsoft, AI, to improve recovery at top copper mine

Miner will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve copper recovery from its Escondida mine.

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 7:45 am

Botswana says it is still keen on De Beers partnership, confident of new deal

President Mokgweetsi Masisi threats to walk away from the negotiations…

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 7:35 am

Greatland Gold inks deal with Rio Tinto for Australia expansion

The farm-in and joint-venture agreement aims to speed up exploration…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2023 | 3:51 am

Teck makes new executive, VP appointments

Ian Anderson named SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, André Stark as Vice…

Staff Writer | May 29, 2023 | 2:32 pm

New South Wales still mulling changes to license conditions for Newcrest’s Cadia mine

Company was fined a maximum penalty of A$15,000 for dust…

Reuters | May 29, 2023 | 7:17 am

Zimbabwe platinum miners ask government to defer 5% export tax

The Treasury announced the tax in 2020, giving miners two years to prepare before its planned introduction early this year.

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2022 | 8:55 am

Wheaton meets 2021 guidance, plans 20% growth

In 2021, Wheaton went on a shopping spree that totalled over $1 billion, adding streams from six separate mines to its portfolio.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 7, 2022 | 8:05 am

BHP to cut emissions by 30% with first LNG-powered bulk carrier

BHP unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas-fuelled bulk carrier vessel in Singapore, one of five the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 as part of efforts to cut supply chain emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 6:47 am

Rio Tinto’s dreadful workplace report may boost cost of energy transition

It would be reasonable to assume that the issues raised are not limited to just Rio, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | February 7, 2022 | 6:03 am

Jammed in a cage with no escape, women suffer mining’s dark side

From South Africa’s ultra-deep shafts to the vast iron ore pits of Western Australia, the message from the world’s mines is overwhelming. Women are not safe.

Bloomberg News | February 5, 2022 | 5:35 pm