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Thousands of Activists Protest at Several Coal Mines in Eastern Germany
December 3, 2019
Thousands of activists on Saturday occupied several opencast coal mines in eastern Germany, seeking to put pressure on the government to phase out the fossil fuel — a divisive issue in the country’s rust belt. Wearing masks and dressed in
Fitzroy Suspends Operations at Carborough Downs Mine After Fatality, Australia
December 2, 2019
Operations at the Carborough Downs mine in Queensland, Australia have been suspended by its owner Fitzroy Australia Resources following the on-site death of a worker. The tragic incident took place around midday on 25 November at the underground coal mine,
Anglo American to Sell 12% Stake in Grosvenor Mine for $141 Million, Australia
December 2, 2019
UK-based mining company Anglo American has agreed to sell its minority stake in the Grosvenor mine in Australia to a consortium of Japanese companies for a value of about $141 million. Located in the Moranbah region of Queensland, Australia, the
Chinese Safety Regulators Blame ‘Reckless Greed’ After 15 Die in Coal Mine Blast
November 26, 2019
A coal mine explosion that killed 15 people in northern China should be blamed on “reckless greed” and neglect, the state safety regulator said on November 19. Nine miners were also injured in the explosion, which is believed to have
Denmark and Greenland Government Invest $14.9M in Bluejay Mining’s Ilmenite Sands Project
November 26, 2019
The governments of Denmark and Greenland have become the latest shareholders of Bluejay Mining, the London-listed company developing an ilmenite sands project in north-west Greenland. Bluejay said it has conditionally raised $14.9 million from city institutions and government-backed venture funds
Accenture Opens Mining and Energy Innovation Hub in Perth, Australia
November 26, 2019
Accenture opened an innovation hub for mining and energy companies in Perth, Western Australia. At this location, clients can work with Accenture professionals and designers, technology providers, venture start-ups and academia to quickly turn ideas into solutions that can improve
ICMM Launches Public Consultation Period for Its Global Tailings Standard Changes
November 26, 2019
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is seeking public advice on the international standard for tailings management. A draft standard was convened by the Global Tailings review, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Principles for Responsible
Coal India to Develop 55 New Coal Mines, Expand 193 Existing Mines in Next Five Years
November 25, 2019
State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop 55 new coal mines and expand 193 existing ones in the next five years, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The company is also undertaking portal-based monitoring of ongoing projects to ensure their timely
Five Key Trends Influencing Drone Development in Mining
November 25, 2019
Drone technology is affecting the global metals and mining industry, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) increasing in popularity in recent years. GlobalData’s survey shows that more than 200 mine sites have shown substantial uptake of drones across regions such as
Global Tailings Review Launches Public Consultation on Tailings Dams Safety Management
November 21, 2019
A public consultation has been launched into a landmark review of tailings dams after a disaster in Brazil earlier this year. The Global Tailings Review, has drafted a new standard that would “develop a robust, fit-for-purpose international standard for the
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