Global Tailings Review Chairman shares scope and next steps of initiative
The review will be divided into three phases: conducting research, broad consultations and developing an international standard.
Environment & sustainability
Denison Mines begins EIA process at the Wheeler River Project
Denison Mines Corp. has begun its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process at the Wheeler River Project in northern Saskatchewan (Canada).
Glencore to provide sustainable cobalt supply to Umicore
Umicore and Glencore have entered into a long-term agreement where Glencore will provide a sustainable supply of cobalt for Umicore’s battery materials.
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BHP under fire as head of reparations over 2015 Brazilian dam disaster indicted on fraud charges
The Director-President of the foundation set up by Anglo-Australian mining corporation BHP to compensate victims of one of Brazil’s worst ever environmental disaster has been indicted on fraud charges.
Decision deadline set for Adani management plans
This is a positive step towards construction of the Carmichael mine and rail project.
Rio Tinto supports World Bank launch of climate-smart mining facility
The World Bank has launched its new climate-smart mining facility with initial support from Rio Tinto, Anglo American, and the German government.
Mosaic suspends phosphate mines in Brazil after new dam rules, Reuters report
The Mosaic Company, a Brazilian fertilizer maker, has said that it will suspend production at its phosphate mines of Tapira and Catalão.
Australians would pay high cost for banning Kyoto carry over, says MCA
MCA analysis shows that without carry over units, the financial cost to Australia will be at least AUS$12.8 billion.
New ELYSIS research centre to be set up in Saguenay
Earlier this week, ELYSIS announced it was setting up a research centre in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region in Québec concentrating on the commercialisation of a breakthrough technology that eliminates all direct greenhouse gases from the traditional aluminium smelting process by 2024.
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Australia’s Labor policy falls short on reducing emissions and costs
As a major resources and energy exporter and a large country with a relatively small population, Australia needs a climate change policy that recognises the high relative emissions intensity of the country’s economy, say MCA.
Update from Altura on Tropical Cyclone Veronica
Altura Mining Ltd. has provided an update on the tropical cyclone’s impact on its Lithium mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Floating solar panels to boost efficiency at Chilean copper mine
The 256 panels have the capacity to produce 86 kW.
BHP invests in emissions reduction company
BHP announces a US$6 million equity investment in emissions reduction company, Carbon Engineering Ltd.
Granny Smith gold mine to install renewable energy microgrid onsite
Granny Smith gold mine is to install one of the world’s largest renewable energy microgrids at its site.
BHP and Rio Tinto support Uluru Statement from the Heart
BHP and Rio Tinto endorse Uluru Statement from the heart.