by Gordon Barratt | Mar 23, 2022 | News
There is a notable opponent to the Brazilian government’s plans to allow mining on indigenous lands — the mining industry itself. Proposed rules backed by President Jair Bolsonaro are considered too lax by large miners. In a statement Tuesday, iron ore giant Vale SA...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Used equipment sales have skyrocketed in a range of industries over the past 12 months, as tightened supply chains saw buyers getting competitive for locally sourced machines. Global asset management company Ritchie Bros. has released its Market Trends Report after...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Engineers Australia is providing free, fast-tracked skills assessments as part of an Australian Government incentive to address the skills shortage affecting the mining industry. Priority occupations in engineering include mining, petroleum, mechanical, geotechnical,...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Back in late 2020, Colombia’s stated hope of saving its floundering coal industry by boosting exports to China seemed remote at best. Yet, in 2021 these sales increased by 150%, according to the National Association of Foreign Trade of Colombia (Analdex). So, is China...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 23, 2022 | News
The Polish Economic Institute (PIE) has calculated why Poland does not have to worry about problems due to a possible EU embargo on gas, oil and coal from Russia. The European Union is considering following in the footsteps of the US, Canada and Great Britain in...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 22, 2022 | News
President Joe Biden’s administration will brief banks, energy companies and other firms on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ensuing sanctions. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and other top officials will host an...
