Australia to review environmental protection act Delays in EPBC decisions are estimated to cost the economy around $300 million a year and frustrate both business and environmental groups. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 30, 2019 | 6:15 am
Europe-led global certification scheme for raw materials expected in 2020 CERA (Certification of Raw Materials) harmonizes standards of ethics, environmental and social impact across every material in every country. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2019 | 4:01 am
Australia considers funding for rare earths projects — minister Australia is aiming to develop six critical mineral industries that it sees as key to future technologies and where it has large mineral reserves. Reuters | October 29, 2019 | 8:21 pm
Hudbay vows appeal after court affirms Arizona project ruling At issue is the validity of mining claims that would allow the company to dispose of mine waste on public lands adjacent to its operations. Reuters | October 29, 2019 | 2:21 pm
BHP says Escondida copper mine in Chile operating at ‘reduced rate’ UJnion workers walked off the job for part of the day on Tuesday in solidarity with the anti-government protest movement across Chile. Reuters | October 29, 2019 | 1:55 pm
Sprott invests in Palladium One as metal price hits record high Shares of Palladium One jumped more than 14% at market open. Jackson Chen | October 29, 2019 | 12:10 pm
Galantas Gold suspends blasting operations at Irish mine While some operations will continue at the Omagh gold mine, the Canadian junior will reduce its workforce and try raising funds. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2019 | 10:23 am
The men who would be king of Glencore move into the spotlight Contenders for the biggest job in commodity trading, the head of Glencore, will be on parade this week. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 9:23 am
Green aluminum, coming soon to a metals-trading desk near you The lightweight metal used in cars, airplanes and drinks cans is touted as a green alternative, yet it’s the most carbon-intensive industrial metal to produce. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2019 | 9:13 am