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Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global copper mining.

Frik Els | July 17, 2023 | 11:31 am

Anglo American Platinum profit slumps on metal prices

First-half profit likely fell as much as 75% due to…

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2023 | 10:31 am

B2Gold hunting for more assets after Sabina Gold deal

"We're not looking at adding more development projects, but looking…

Reuters | July 17, 2023 | 6:31 am

Rio Tinto grabs stake in graphite-focused Sovereign Metals

Rio Tinto's move marks its first public step into the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2023 | 3:53 am

Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine

Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of…

Bloomberg News | July 16, 2023 | 10:23 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

A giant coal fleet is the quickest way to get climate funds

The pledge by some developed countries to provide $8.5 billion to help South Africa move away from coal is nowhere near the trillions needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2022 | 8:16 am

Zimbabwe makes U-turn on mining royalties to halt currency slide

The Zimbabwean dollar has weakened 6.8% this year to 116.65 per dollar.

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2022 | 8:04 am

China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family

The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2022 | 10:15 am

Explainer: Costs of nickel and cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries

Rising sales and a scramble along the supply chain to secure materials have propelled prices of battery ingredients.

Reuters | February 3, 2022 | 7:56 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

B2Gold receives new Menankoto permit, updates Cardinal resource estimate

This year, B2Gold will continue drilling to infill and extend the existing saprolite resource for the Anaconda area.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 2, 2022 | 9:34 am

Iamgold answers to US firm pushing for board reshuffle

RCF Management LLC, which has 5.2% stake in Iamgold, said on Tuesday there was “an urgent need” for a board overhaul.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 2, 2022 | 4:09 am

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

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