Congo civil society groups demand transparency in SOKIMO deal with AJN
The criticism follows action by Barrick to block the proposed sale of Kibali, Congo's biggest gold mine.
BHP puts four industry groups on notice after climate policy review
BHP is considering its membership of four industry associations due to concerns about their climate and energy policies.
Jihadist groups cash in on artisanal gold rush in West Africa
The more than 2 million directly employed in small-scale mining in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have become a source of financing and recruits for Islamist militants in the region.
BHP’s Australian shareholders vote to stay in coal lobby groups
Only 27% of votes cast at the company’s annual meeting in Sydney were in favour of cutting ties with industry organizations in favour of fossil fuels.
SolGold’s projects safe as Ecuador reaches deal with indigenous groups
The company reiterated its operations remained “unaffected."
Mining and IIoT groups join forces
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) and the Industrial Internet Consortium have entered into a partnership.
BHP investors file resolution to cut funding for Australian coal lobby groups
Co-filers include institutional investors that combined hold $94.6 billion under management.
Peru native groups use new legal strategy to push back on oil, mining plans
Native communities from the Peruvian Amazon and the Andes have filed at least eight lawsuits against the government since passage of the so-called "prior consultation" law in 2011.
Industry groups sign MoU on responsible tin sourcing
The International Tin Association and the Responsible Business Alliance want to join forces to tackle minerals sourcing challenges from higher risk areas.
Gemfields’ operation in Ethiopia under siege by armed groups
Back in June, the site was overrun by a mob estimated at between 300 and 500 people
