A committee in Mexico’s lower house of Congress approved two constitutional reforms that would prohibit open-pit mining and fracking, as well as restrict the use of genetically modified corn. The proposals, passed on Wednesday, will be taken up for discussion by...
The Queensland Government will partner with Rio Tinto in an effort to ensure the long-term operation of the Boyne Island aluminium smelter. Located near Gladstone, the smelter employs approximately 1000 locals and has been operating since 1982. The Queensland...
Increasing collaboration, open innovation working models and emerging technology will shape the future of mining – delivering safer, more sustainable and more productive operations. Ahead of her upcoming keynote presentation at the International Future Mining...
A striking union at BHP’s huge Escondida copper mine in Chile has rejected a company request to pause its action and come back to the negotiation table, with workers digging in as they seek a larger slice of profits in contract talks. The union began a...
Australia’s Pilbara Minerals on Thursday announced the acquisition of fellow ASX-listed Latin Resources. The all-share deal will deliver Pilbara its second, 100%-owned tier-one, hard-rock lithium asset – the Salinas project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Latin shareholders...
