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

Samarco to add revenue, hit output goal sooner after Vale deal

The miner expects to reach total production of 25.7-million tonnes of iron ore pellets in 2030, a year earlier than previously projected.

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 8:32 am

South Africa urges Rio Tinto workers to report cases of discrimination

South Africa’s labour ministry on Thursday urged Rio Tinto workers to report instances of discrimination after the Anglo-Australian miner released an internal […]

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 5:00 am

Investors urge miners to change ways after damning Rio Tinto workplace report

An report released by Rio Tinto pointed to a culture where harmful behaviours are often normalised and bullying is rife.

Reuters | February 2, 2022 | 8:14 am

US mining output rises 12% y/y to $90.4bn

US Metal mine production was valued at $33.8bn, 23% higher than in 2020.

Henry Lazenby | February 1, 2022 | 2:41 pm

Vale closed its eyes to corruption allegations, says Steinmetz

Billionaire claims the Brazilian mining giant was well aware of allegations that the Guinean mining rights it agreed to buy had been secured illegally.

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2022 | 8:36 am