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China Pledges to Boost Coal Mine Safety
April 16, 2019
The country’s top coal mine safety watchdog has pledged to “fundamentally improve” safety by enhancing the quality of workers and promoting automation. To reduce labor costs, some mine owners hire miners from labor service providers, rather than providing their own
Zambians Win Right to Sue Vedanta Mining Company in UK Court
April 16, 2019
Nearly 2,000 people in Zambia have won the right to sue mining company Vedanta in the English courts over pollution. The decision of the Supreme Court in London could have implications for other companies over their activities abroad, according to
China’s Changing Coal Imports a ‘Subtle Punishment’ for Australia
April 16, 2019
China has fired another warning shot across Australia’s bow, in a worrying escalation of an apparent coal war. In late February, the little-known Chinese Port of Dalian abruptly delayed Australian coal imports’ customs clearance, hammering the dollar and prompting Trade
DRC Renews Commitment to Partner with Barrick to Develop Gold Mining Industry
April 15, 2019
The Democratic Republic of Congo has renewed its commitment to partner with Barrick Gold Corporation to develop gold mining industry. Barrick said its Executive Chairman John Thornton and DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi agreed in a meeting in Washington DC to
Arc Minerals Commissions Kalaba Demonstration Pilot Plant, Zambia
April 15, 2019
Arc Minerals has reported that the Kalaba Demonstration Pilot Plant has now been completed and successfully commissioned with the initial production of copper/cobalt sulphide concentrate. The Company is finalizing detailed oxide resource tonnages, grades and mining plans in line with
Newcrest Mining Launches Mobile Innovations to Increase Productivity in the Field
April 15, 2019
Newcrest Mining has created 36 mobile apps to get its 3500 remotely-based mine workers away from their desks and more productive when out in the field. The ASX-listed gold miner was recently outed as one of the first companies through
Resolute Mining Achieves Record Quarterly Gold Production from Syama Mine, Mali
April 15, 2019
Resolute Mining Ltd’s gold production from the Syama operations in Mali increased by more than 50 percent to 84,552 ounces in the March 2019 quarter, representing a site record for quarterly output. The company also produced 13,554 ounces of gold
Mosaic to Idle Its Tapira and Catalão Phosphate Mines in Brazil
April 12, 2019
The Mosaic Company said that Mosaic Fertilizantes will idle production at its Tapira and Catalão phosphate mines in Brazil. The company currently has the rock and finished product inventory necessary to meet near-term market requirements. During this period and as
Adani Secures Groundwater Approval for Carmichael Coal Mine, Australia
April 11, 2019
India’s Adani Enterprises has secured an approval from the Australian federal government for groundwater management plan for the proposed Carmichael coal mine and rail infrastructure project in Central Queensland. The project, which expected to incur $2.8 billion investment for the
Kalium Lake’s $216 Million Beyondie Potash Project Gets Environmental Tick, Australia
April 11, 2019
Kalium Lake’s proposed $216 million Beyondie potash project has been recommended for approval by WA’s environmental watchdog. Minister for Environment Simon Dawson now has the final say on the sulphate of potash project located 160km south-east of Newman after the
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