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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
Indian Parliament Passes Mineral Laws Amendment Bill, 2020
March 16, 2020
The Indian Parliament passed The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for amendments in Mines & Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Rajya Sabha passed the bill today while Lok Sabha already passed
Barrick Gold to Invest $1.3 Billion to Extend Life of Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine, Dominican Republic
March 16, 2020
Canada-based gold mining company Barrick Gold has announced plans to extend the operational life of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic beyond 2040. The Pueblo Viejo gold mine is located nearly 100km northwest of Dominican Republic’s capital
UBS Group Says It Will No Longer Finance Arctic Oil, Coal, or Tar Sands Projects
March 16, 2020
UBS Group AG said Thursday that it would no longer finance new offshore-oil projects in the Arctic, thermal coal mines or oil sands on undeveloped land as banks tighten their restrictions on fossil fuels amid pressure from environmentalists and investors.
South Africa Takes Steps to Improve Safety and Prospects for Women in Mining
March 16, 2020
Women make up just 12 percent of South Africa’s mining workforce, but efforts are being made to advance their prospects in this key industry. Better representation at the upper echelons of corporate decision-making, as well as a reduction of the
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