Global mining deaths rise for second straight year
Fatalities in the global mining industry rose for a second consecutive year in 2024, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) said in its latest annual safety report. ICMM’s…
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Decarbonization out of sync with diesel dependence
In Canada’s Far North, where the effects of climate change are readily apparent, decarbonization goals are stunted by a lack of infrastructure and diesel dependence. Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX, NYSE:…
Private miners overlook disclosure: legal experts
Many private Canadian mining companies may be unaware that they are subject to the same technical disclosure rules as public issuers and that they could face compliance risks under a…
Juniors chase ounces, cash flow
Juniors must deliver resource growth, production gains and technological edge to capture capital, according to participants at this month’s Mining Investment Event of the North in Quebec City. The Northern…
Trump secures golden share as Nippon Steel completes US Steel takeover
Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9-billion acquisition of US Steel, ending an 18-month political and regulatory battle. The deal is a win for President Donald Trump’s administration,…
Rio’s $2B mine keeps Aus iron ore relevant: CEO
Rio Tinto (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) this month opened its new Western Range iron ore mine, the first part of the company’s $13.3-billion (C$18.1-billion) investment plan to rejuvenate Australia’s Pilbara…
Resigning Rio CEO asserts company unity
Rio Tinto’s (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) departing CEO Jakob Stausholm says he hasn’t fallen out with chairman Dominic Barton despite Reuters citing unnamed company officials to the contrary. Management and board…
Mount Etna erupts, unleashing fire—and possibly hidden minerals
Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, erupted this week in a spectacular display, sending plumes of ash and gas high into the Sicilian sky and captivating onlookers with…
Miners call on Australian government to lift productivity
The Australian Labor Party has been given a strong mandate to lead the country, with mining bosses calling for the government to strengthen policies for the resources sector
Shock exit: Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to step down
Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE: RIO) announced on Thursday the unexpected exit of CEO Jakob Stausholm later this year, ending a nearly five-year tenure marked by efforts to restore trust with…
Canada’s mineral output value fell in 2023, report finds
The economy of the future depends on minerals and metals from Canada, MAC asserts.
Fortescue delays Iron Bridge full output to 2028
Australia’s Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has pushed back full operations at its $3.9 billion Iron Bridge project to 2028, five years later than initially projected, citing continued technical challenges and the…