Rio Tinto, Bougainville community reach agreement to assess Panguna legacy impacts

The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising against the mine and subsequent civil war.

MINING.com Editor | July 20, 2021 | 4:44 pm

OceanaGold to restart Didipio mine after new deal with Philippines

The gold-copper mine, which has been idled since 2019, will be restarted "as soon as possible" and will run for another 25 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2021 | 7:14 am

Western Australia plans world’s biggest renewable energy hub

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) would stretch across an area bigger than greater Sydney, and could produce up to 50 gigawatts of energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2021 | 8:20 am

Rio Tinto to keep South African operation shut

Richards Bay Minerals, shut down following the murder of the top manager, will open only if safety of people is guaranteed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2021 | 7:35 am

Australia to appeal climate ruling that threatens fossil fuels

Environment Minister Sussan Ley has “formed the view there are grounds on which to appeal,” her office said Friday in a statement, without specifying details of the issues the government will contest.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2021 | 3:35 am

Rio Tinto, POSCO join forces to cut steel sector emissions

Partnership will explore a range of technologies for decarbonization across the value chain from iron ore mining to steelmaking.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 6:55 am

Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court

Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am

Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal

The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 7:02 am

Nauru puts UN on two-year deadline to make deep-sea mining rules

The Pacific island nation has notified a United Nations body of plans to start deep-sea mining, giving the International Seabed Authority two years to complete long-running talks on rules governing the new and controversial industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 2, 2021 | 2:45 pm

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