by Gordon Barratt | Aug 19, 2020 | News
The head of mining giant BHP has laid out plans for a reshaping of its global operations by seeking to quit thermal coal mining, offload some coking coal mines and reduce its stake in oil and gas. Repositioning the company for a lower-carbon future, BHP chief...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 18, 2020 | News
The Red Lake mine, in Ontario. Gold miner Evolution Mining has resumed mining at its Red Lake gold mine, in Ontario. The company last week halted production and evacuated staff members at Red Lake due to the threat of a nearby forest fire.The miner on Tuesday said...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 18, 2020 | News
The mining industry faces criticism for its environmental and social activities, issues for Caroline Cox to face in her new role ( Getty Images ) BHP Billiton today appointed senior women to top executive roles in a move seen as boosting the chances of having more...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 18, 2020 | News
The Fosterville operation. Image: Kirkland Lake Gold Kirkland Lake Gold has signed a deal to install Chrysos PhotonAssay technology for faster and more accurate gold analysis at the Fosterville mine in Victoria, Australia. Chrysos is an Australian company that...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 18, 2020 | News
The Super Pit. The iconic Super Pit mine in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia is set to continue producing gold for at least another 15 years after an expansion of its resource. Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) completed a review of the future of the Super Pit,...
