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Glencore to Cease Operations at World’s Largest Cobalt Mine, DRC
August 27, 2019
Swiss mining giant Glencore announced that it will halt production at the Mutanda Mine, the world’s largest cobalt mine, at the end of the year. The company said that the mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo is no longer
Eskom Tells Senior Managers Unit Separation to Take 3 to 5 Years
August 27, 2019
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the South African power utility struggling with almost $30 billion in debt, said it will take as long as three to five years to comply with the government’s plan to split the company into three separate
Move Marks Another Step in Britain’s Government to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
August 27, 2019
A gas powered generator on Anglesey could help fill the void left by the demise of Britain’s coal-fired power stations. Following next year’s planned closure of the Aberthaw facility in the Vale of Glamorgan, the UK will be down to
New Mining Rules in Mali End Value-added Tax Exemptions
August 26, 2019
Mining companies operating in Mali will no longer be exempt from value-added tax during production and will only be protected from fiscal changes for a shorter period. The regulatory change seeks to redress the “shortcomings” of a 2012 law by
Queensland Resources Ready to Deliver Through More Trade with India
August 26, 2019
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s Coal in India 2019 report, reinforcing the enormous potential for new jobs and economic benefits through expanding our resources trade with India. QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane
UK’s Coal Authority Publishes New Safe Drilling Guidance
August 26, 2019
Forty industry professionals were given an outline of the Coal Authority’s new drilling guidance at an engagement event at its Mansfield headquarters. Guidance on managing the risk of hazardous gases is designed to protect drilling operatives, the public and property.
EESTech Commences Environmental Impact Assessment for Samancor Project, South Africa
August 23, 2019
EESTech’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for the Samancor Ferrochrome slag reclamation project has commenced with the appointment of EkoInfo, a highly respected a South African Environmental & Wildlife Management Consultancy. EkoInfo is experienced in facilitating environmental impact assessment (EIA)
European Coal Imports Slip Again in June
August 22, 2019
Weak coal burn and ample stockpiles cut thermal coal imports to the EU by the widest margin so far this year and for the fifth consecutive month in June. Net receipts from non-EU members totaled 6.18mn t in June, according
Ghana Chamber of Mines Opens Up Nominations for Mining Industry Awards
August 22, 2019
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has opened nominations for the 5th Ghana Mining Industry Awards. The Chamber said in a statement that the nominations will close at 23:59 GMT on Friday, 30th August, 2019. The statement added: “The 5th GMIA
Hastings Secures Environmental Permit for Yangibana Rare-Earths Project, Australia
August 22, 2019
Hastings Technology Metals’ Yangibana rare-earths project has been granted environmental approval from the Western Australia (WA) Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson. The Yangibana rare-earths project proposes to mine and process rare earth element ore in Upper Gascoyne, about 270km north-east
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