by Gordon Barratt | Jun 15, 2021 | News
A new measuring system for the restoration of river systems in post-mining environments has been developed by a United States-based research team. The long-term research project studied results from four mining-impacted watersheds over a span of 20-29 years, in...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 15, 2021 | News
The University of Queensland has installed a BHP-backed experimental chamber to deliver more efficient underground blasting for mining applications. The enclosed chamber uses hydrostatic pressure to simulate underground rock blasting. A team of researchers led by...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 14, 2021 | News
Pressure is mounting on Chinese mining company Afrochine Smelting (Private) Limited to abort plans to conduct coal mining activities near Sinamatela National Park in Hwange. Local residents have petitioned the company’s consultancy, SustiGlobal in a bid to stop...
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...
