Canadian zinc and copper miner Teck Resources has rejected a $US23 billion ($34 billion) merger with Glencore, saying it’s reluctant to expose shareholders to risky oil and thermal coal assets. Glencore sought to merge with Teck Resources while...
Dacian Gold has indefinitely suspended operations at its Mt Morgans operation, citing supply chain and labour challenges. But the company has indicated that the closure will allow it to reassess and conduct maintenance without the pressure of production costs. In...
Komatsu is installing third-party proximity detection systems across its underground mining equipment with the aim of reducing hazards faced by machinery operators. Safety in underground mining has improved significantly in recent years, but hazards associated with...
Rio Tinto’s 2022 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report has detailed $10.8 billion of global taxes and royalties paid by the major miner during the year. The amount is the third-highest annual global taxes and royalties paid by Rio Tinto since it published its...
The Tasmanian mine is set to restart later this month after shutting its doors 30 years ago. As reported in the ABC, the mine’s operator Group 6 Metals plan to use a $10 million government grant to lease diesel generators to power the project, despite the money...
The Mexican government’s proposed overhaul of mining laws, including shorter concessions and tighter rules for permits, drew a quick warning from industry leaders who fear it could undermine the sector’s growth prospects....
