by Gordon Barratt | Jun 14, 2021 | News
The Canadian government will no longer approve thermal-coal mining projects because of their contribution to the climate crisis. “New thermal coal mining projects or expansions are not in line with the ambition Canadians want to see on climate, or with Canada’s...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 14, 2021 | News
Pursuit Minerals has been cleared to commence drilling of its Warrior Project at the Phil’s Hill prospect in Western Australia after meeting its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage requirements. The company expects the Western Australian Government to approve its program of...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 14, 2021 | News
Macarthur Minerals (MIO) will focus on the production of its iron ore resources following a plan to spin out its Pilbara-based gold and copper assets to subsidiary Infinity Mining. Formerly known as Macarthur Australia, Infinity holds all MIO’s gold, copper and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2021 | News
The Commission and the Czech govt claim that Poland had indulged in certain infringements while extending the mine’s license The Turow coal mine in Poland owned by PGE. (Credit: Anna Uciechowska/Wikipedia.org) The European Commission (EC) said that it will join the...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2021 | News
Sandvik expects the market for battery-electric underground mining equipment to hit a higher gear in two to three years, as mining companies attempt to lower emissions and cut costs. With an electrification boom looming, Sandvik, whose competitors include Epiroc and...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 11, 2021 | News
Coal is expected to remain the dominant source of power for most of Southeast Asia and Australia in the coming decade, at least, and Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research says that will support the mining of coal and coal trade in the region. Coal...