Weir reports easing of supply chain challenges Logistics issues have eased and input cost inflation was mitigated during the quarter Insider UK · Nov 2, 2022
Green future in focus at International Mining and Resources Conference in Sydney The International Mining and Resources Conference has commenced in Sydney, where former NZ PM Helen Clark urged the attendees to be part of the fight against climate change. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Green energy push a chance for mining sector to reshape dull and dirty image, Sydney conference hears Effort to end fossil fuels may bring rapid industry expansion and chance to stop workers leaving ‘in droves’, EITI chair Helen Clark says The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022
Germany calls for ‘precautionary pause’ before deep-sea mining industry starts Berlin urges International Seabed Authority to prioritise nature as it debates rules and warns seabed mining may ‘destroy ecosystems’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
ED Summons Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren In Illegal Mining Case On 3 November Soren has been asked by the agency to appear before its Jharkhand's Ranchi based regional office by 11.30 am. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2022
Driving Electric Cars Produces Little Carbon. Making the Batteries Produces a Lot. Many politicians who want to ban gas-powered vehicles appear to misunderstand the science. Reason · Nov 2, 2022
Search for solutions drives race to save Utah salt flats The glistening white salt of the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats is shrinking near the Utah-Nevada line The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
House prices in mining towns rise as other areas of Australia fall House prices in regional WA are rising as the latest interest rates hike pushes national prices down. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Mining company URO applies to explore for uranium on Litchfield National Park's western border Mining company URO has lodged an application to explore for uranium, lithium, rare earths and precious metals on the border of Litchfield National Park, concerning some residents and tourism operators. ABC News · Nov 1, 2022
Michael Pascoe: Innocent victims of the great inflation conundrum The Economics 101 picture the Reserve Bank paints of inflation fighting doesn’t tell anywhere near the full story. The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022
No net zero without mining, industry says Australian mining expertise and minerals are in demand in a world hungry for energy as executives gather for their biggest conference since the pandemic. AAP · Nov 1, 2022
Ghana's illegal mining continues because the rules and reality are disconnected Artisanal and small-scale mining – a low-tech, indigenous mining subsector – is taking on increasing economic importance in many developing countries. Over 150 million people worldwide are estimated to derive their livelihoods from this activity indirectly. In Ghana, it supports millions and contributes up to 43% of the nation’s total… The Conversation · Nov 1, 2022
Tin mining firm Cornish Metals signs new prospecting deal The Canadian-headquartered company will explore an area which has historically been one of the most productive for tin mining in The Duchy Birmingham Post · Nov 1, 2022
Environmental activist’s home visited by Queensland police ahead of planned protests in Sydney Activist among 30 people in three states and ACT to report visits from officers at request of NSW police ahead of mining forum The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022
ABC News · Nov 1, 2022 Nyamal elder blasts mining royalty system at FMG conference hosted by Andrew Forrest Doris Mitchell-Eaton told a conference hosted by the mining magnate that her people were "dying" as a result of the royalties system and that it was time for them to be involved in the industry as players.
Reuters · Oct 31, 2022 Protesters in Peru target Hochschild's largest mine Peruvian demonstrators on Monday burned infrastructure at Hochschild Mining Plc's Inmaculada mine as part of a protest, the company said, threatening the operations of its largest mine in the Andean nation.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022 Saudi Arabia to Auction 5 New Mining Licenses for Local, Int’l Investors Saudi Arabia announced five new mining opportunities for exploration sites across the Kingdom that contain copper, zinc, silver, and lead for local and foreign investors. Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef announced the five new explorations sites: Bir Umq, Ar Ridaniyah, Umm Hadid, Jabal Sahabiyah,…
ABC News · Oct 31, 2022 Netball Australia lands $15m deal with Visit Victoria after Hancock Prospecting pulls sponsorship Netball Australia signs a $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria, days after mining giant Hancock Prospecting dropped its support.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 30, 2022 Saudi Arabia to Auction 5 New Mining Exploration Licenses in 2023 Saudi Arabia is planning to auction five new mining exploration licenses with copper, zinc, lead and iron deposits for local and international investors in 2023, the mining minister said on Sunday. The ministry will launch the bidding process later for the licenses in Bir Umq, Jabal Idsas, Umm Hadid, Jabal…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 30, 2022 Local, Int’l Consortium Wins Exploration License for West Saudi Arabia’s Umm Ad Damar Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced that a consortium consisting of Saudi Arabian Mining Co.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 30, 2022 Saudi Industry Minister to Visit Australia to Discuss Investment Opportunities in the Kingdom A Saudi delegation headed by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef is scheduled to visit Australia to discuss with Australian officials investment opportunities in the Kingdom’s mining sector. The delegation includes a number of ministry officials, led by the Deputy Minister for Mining Affairs, Eng.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022 Finance, property and mining: the money behind Sunak’s £460,000 leadership bid Multimillionaire flew on private plane and received more donations than any rivals, including Liz Truss
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022 Strict anti-protest laws may have encouraged mining conference to move from Melbourne to Sydney Legal observers also say police in the eastern states have been visiting the homes of climate activists in the leadup to the conference
ABC News · Oct 28, 2022 20 Kalgoorlie miners strike it rich, sharing $53 million in another Goldfields Powerball jackpot A syndicate of night-shift workmates from the WA mining town leaves their boss reeling as they land a lucrative share of a big prize draw.
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022 Canadian mining project in Guatemala opposed in local vote over environmental concerns In a recent historic move, locals from Asunción Mita, Guatemala, voiced their opposition in a referendum on the mining projects that have affected their community for decades. Eighty nine per cent of them voted “no” to the development of mining activities, like the Cerro Blanco gold and silver open-pit mine…