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Anglo American Slows $5 Billion Quellaveco Mine Construction in Peru Due to Coronavirus
March 24, 2020
South African firm Anglo American has announced that construction work is being slowed down at the $5 billion Quellaveco copper project in Peru, due to the COVID-19 quarantine measures implemented by the Peruvian Government. The Quellaveco open-pit mine is being
Australian Mining Companies Unite in Stance Against Coronavirus
March 24, 2020
The minerals industry has expressed its concerns about operating amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA). Challenges outlined by the MCA’s COVID-19 working group, which comprises of senior company representatives, include workforce movement restrictions, pressure
Queensland to Form New Regulatory Body for Safety and Health of Mining Sector
March 23, 2020
Queensland’s resource workers will soon have their own independent health and safety regulatory body after the state parliament supported new legislation. The new regulatory body, named Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), will regulate the safety and health of the
Queensland Coal Ports Resume Normal Operations
March 19, 2020
The ports of DBCT, Hay Point, Abbot Point and Gladstone were all open and operating as normal as of March 14, two days earlier than expected. Larger vessels departing DBCT and Hay Point will require an additional tug, in line
Mongolia Delays Opening China Border for Coal Exports Amid Coronavirus Virus
March 19, 2020
The first deadline for the border to reopen was March 3, before being delayed to March 15, late last month. The next rescheduled reopening could potentially be on April 1. But the deadline could be advanced or delayed further depending
Union Members at Colombia’s Cerrejon Coal Mine Vote to Strike
March 19, 2020
A strike at Cerrejon, which is owned equally by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore, could cut the company’s coal production and sales outside of Colombia, the fifth biggest coal exporter in the world. Coal is the second largest generator
Government Restrictions in Peru Require Newmont to Ramp Down Mining Operations at Yanacocha Mine
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus-related government restrictions in Peru will require Newmont to safely ramp down mining operations at Yanacocha mine. Gold production from leach pads and managing critical safety and environmental activities will continue. Yanacocha has been operating normally since the beginning of
BHP to Introduce 20 Autonomous Trucks to Eastern Ridge Iron Ore Mine, Western Australia
March 17, 2020
BHP is confident that autonomous trucks will deliver safety advantages, with the Eastern Ridge iron ore mine in Western Australia set to be the next operation to benefit from the move. The world’s largest miner intends to introduce 20 autonomous
Balochistan Government Hikes Mining Fees and Royalties By 300 Percent, Pakistan
March 17, 2020
The marble sector on Saturday raised concerns over the massive hike — almost 300 percent — in mining fees and royalties by the Balochistan government and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In a notification issued on March 3 by
Emerald Resources Awards $230M Contract to Advance Okvau Gold Project, Cambodia
March 17, 2020
Australian mining company Emerald Resources has signed a $230 million mining contract with Mining and Civil Australia (MACA) for its Okvau gold project in Cambodia. The seven-year contract, which can be extended further, includes supply of earthmoving equipment and mining
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