International sanctions on at least one Russian fossil fuel is predicted to start a new Australian mining boom. A prohibition on coal imports from Russia recently took effect, removing up to 187...
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A multinational mineral producer could pay the ultimate price for failing to prevent a cavity near one of its major mining operations. Lundin Mining could be indefinitely banned from Chile after a 36...
Global fossil fuel consumption rose to record levels not seen in almost 10 years, new data shows. The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently confirmed coal demand rose to the previous annual...
A multinational resources producer refuses to abandon a mega development. Rio Tinto recently pushed ahead with its US$20 billion (A$26.7B) Simandou Mine, 526km southeast of Conakry. The proponent...
Authorities are investigating whether unstable conditions contributed to multiple workplace fatalities. Investigators are trying to determine whether safety irregularities were a factor in two deaths...
A resources executive does not expect a nationalised competitor will decide how much mineral producers charge per tonne. BHP recently predicted the new state-run China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG)...
A foreign mining company stood down its workforce until further notice at a mega development. China-backed SBM Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) recently forced as many as 10,000 workers to go on...
Speculation is growing that one of the world’s largest economies is preparing to welcome back Australian commodities. Market observers are spreading rumours that mainland China’s economy...
A multinational resources producer will use one of the world’s first ecologically balanced material handling surfaces. BHP recently ordered the first-ever carbon neutral conveyor belt from Wuxi...
A multinational resources company unsuccessfully prevented litigation seeking substantial damages. BHP Group will return to the United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal to face questions about the 2015...
A multinational mining company has been temporarily forced to postpone a mega development. Authorities recently ordered Rio Tinto to stop work at its majority owned US$20 billion (A$26.7B) Simandou...
A foreign resources executive will spend decades behind bars after allegedly inflicting severe pain or suffering on a worker. Sun Shujun was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison after the Chinese...