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BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 4:03 am

Global metals & mining industry M&A deals total $7.87bn in December 2019

The value marked a decrease of 13.2% over the previous…

Global Data | February 4, 2020 | 3:36 pm

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised…

Frik Els | February 4, 2020 | 2:16 pm

Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst

Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 6:44 am

Copper price and coronavirus: “Black swan like no other”

Copper price touches lowest since May 2017 on Monday –…

Frik Els | February 3, 2020 | 12:26 pm

Renewables beat coal for first time in UK electricity mix

More than a quarter of the UK's electricity came from renewables this spring, official figures show.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2015 | 10:14 am

Caterpillar to axe 10,000 jobs over next three years

It also revised its guidance for 2015 down, saying sales and revenues for the year are now expected to be about $48 billion—$1 billion lower than the previous outlook.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2015 | 6:19 am

Argentina extends Barrick’s Veladero gold mine halt

Local judge had initially ordered a five-day suspension of the leaching process, but has decided to extend it “as a precautionary measure."

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2015 | 12:10 pm

Gemfields mine in Zambia richer than initially thought

According to SRK, the company needs to spend $84 million over the first four years of the project

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2015 | 9:04 am

South Africa replaces mining minister on eve of massive job cuts

Given that ousted minister Ramatlhodi is considered the main person that helped end a five-month strike in the country’s platinum sector last year, Zuma's decision is being questioned.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2015 | 5:00 am

BHP Billiton contributed $7.3 billion in payments worldwide, shows first related report

The mining giant acknowledged it used a Singapore marketing hub to minimize its tax expenses, but added it is paying its fair share worldwide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2015 | 3:16 am

Volkswagen crashes platinum price

World's largest automaker would actually need to buy more platinum to scrub emissions, but for now investors believe the scandal will hurt the whole sector.

Frik Els | September 22, 2015 | 12:39 pm

World Coal Association calls for Climate Week to recognize role of all low emission technologies

The World Coal Association (WCA) has called on participants at Climate Week to recognise the role of all low emission technologies in reducing global CO2 emissions.

World Coal Association | September 22, 2015 | 10:35 am

Copper leads fall in metal prices on China worries

So far, copper prices have failed to react significantly to news of supply disruptions, remaining more responsive to news from China, the world’s largest consumer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2015 | 9:19 am

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