A multinational mineral producer will reward employees with higher remuneration at least three times. South32 recently approved wages by 7.5 per cent, 6.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent each year until...
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An underground mining operation became unable to meet its financial obligations, following multiple workplace deaths and high-profile departures. Trevali Mining Corporation confirmed its Nantou...
A former resources executive appealed against a court ruling against him over dozens of employee fatalities at a coal operation. Donald Blankenship recently tried to overturn a conviction in relation...
Three mining bosses stepped down after their employer was found guilty of manslaughtering multiple workers. Trevali confirmed Dan Isserow, Derek du Preez and Ricus Grimbeek will no longer serve as...
Two foreign resources executives killed multiple employees unlawfully but unintentionally, a court found. A Byrnecut Group manager and mine manager were recently found guilty of involuntary...
One fossil fuel’s value jumped significantly due to escalating tension in Europe. Newcastle coal futures recently soared to US$440 (A$648) a tonne, representing more than a 100 per cent...
A diversified company is enjoying benefits of rising commodity prices. New Hope Corporation recently reported a five-fold increase in earnings due to the coal mining boom. The proponent recorded $645...
Resources projects that fail to meet regulatory requirements will be swiftly exploded, a radical advocate said. Non-complaint mine operators could soon have their developments seized and blown up. A...
Efforts to totally stop burning ancient organic remains within the next few decades are impractical and inconvenient, a study found. Replacing all fossil fuel-powered machines and equipment by the...
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...
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...
