Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 9:13 am

BHP and Klaveness Digital partner to develop maritime platform to optimize supply chain

The logistics platforms aim to improve the way the industry collaborates and shares scheduling and vessel information.

MINING.com Editor | October 1, 2019 | 3:23 pm

India considers extending green permits for mines up for auctions

Winning bidders of mines whose leases expire by March 2020 would be able to start operations without delay if the mine has valid environmental and forest approvals.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 4:44 am

Asia gold-Price dip prompts Indian jewellers to stock up for festivals

Physical gold demand remained subdued for most of the week in major Asian centres.

Reuters | September 27, 2019 | 8:36 am

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

Frik Els | September 26, 2019 | 2:11 pm

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2019 | 9:45 am