Goldcorp achieves ‘elevated’ sustainability performance in 2017
Goldcorp Inc. releases its 2017 Sustainability Report detailing the company's positive economic, environmental and social performance during the year.
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US Department of the Interior provides US$1 million for restoration of abandoned mine lands
The money will be given to non-profit watershed restoration groups in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
“The answer to the climate challenge is not to mine less, but more base metals”
The important role of mining in the transition to sustainable societies was a key topic of discussion at Euro Mine Expo 2018.
New First Nations campaign calls for improved mining practices in British Columbia
The Stand for Water campaign is arguing that failure to implement reforms and improve regulations risks threatening the livelihoods of First Nation communities throughout the province.
Teck releases 2017 Sustainability Report
The company has achieved total reductions of 281 kilotonnes of CO2e emissions since 2011.
DMT supports mine water management in Europe’s largest iron ore region
The consulting and engineering company has prepared a feasibility study for the optimisation of mine water management in the Ukrainian mining area of Kriwoi Rog.
Wild Boar Mine wins National Reclamation Award
Peabody’s Wild Boar Mine is awarded the 2018 National Reclamation Award for its work on the Barren Fork Pit.
The new Responsible Mining Index 2018 is launched
The Responsible Mining Foundation launches their newly-developed Responsible Mining Index 2018, which aims to encourage continuous improvement in responsible mining and highlight what still needs to be done by large-scale mining companies.
MCA Chief: National Energy Guarantee must reduce power costs and improve reliability
The interim chief of the Minerals Council of Australia, David Byers, has urged the National Energy Guarantee to adopt a number of new measures or risk further diminishing the country’s competitiveness in the international resources sector.
Anglo American launches new sustainability strategy
Yesterday, Anglo American launched its sustainability strategy and announced the goals that it aims to meet in order to make the mining industry more sustainable between now and 2030.
The Philippines adopts Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining initiative
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines intends to implement the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative, a mining sustainability standard developed by the Mining Association of Canada.
Environmental clearance certificates obtained for Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project
Namibia Rare Earths Inc. obtains Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECCs) pertaining to its application for a mining licence on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project (Lofdal) in northern Namibia.
Chinese mining body aligns with ICMM to promote mining with principles
ICMM and the CCCMC enter into a formal agreement to help promote sustainable development in Chinese companies’ overseas mining investments.
EPA gives approval for BHP’s Southern Flank iron ore proposal if certain conditions are met
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) completes its environmental assessment of BHP’s proposal to expand its Mining Area C iron ore operations in the Pilbara, WA.
EPA rules no need for additional federal regulations for hard rock mining industry
The Environmental Protection Agency announces they will not issue additional regulations for financial responsibilities for certain hard rock mining facilities.