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...
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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...
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...
