Video: Northwest Territories Premier Simpson outlines new mining code
The Northwest Territories has a new government preparing to enact regulations on mineral resources, Premier R.J. Simpson says in a new video. The Far North…
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Video: Hecla Mining targets productivity growth
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL), the largest silver producer in the United States, wants to improve productivity after a fire and safety breaches last year. The company…
Breaking down Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act: Compliance tips for miners
It’s finally here; Canada’s Modern Slavery Act officially came into effect on Jan. 1. With long-awaited additional guidance on reporting obligations only released at the…
BC’s first critical minerals strategy has some asking, ‘Is it enough?’
British Columbia launched its Critical Mineral Strategy at Vancouver’s AME BC Roundup on Monday, proposing 11 actions to boost the mineral sector and attract investment,…
How miners can pass their ESG exams
As many miners will testify, there has been a rather burdensome focus on ESG data and disclosure in recent years. They must navigate multiple, and…
Bluestone soars on open-pit OK for Guatemalan gold
Shares in Bluestone Resources (TSXV: BSR) doubled after Guatemala approved a plan to change the contentious Cerro Blanco gold project to an open-pit operation from underground…
Vale considers shorter CEO term for Bartolomeo
According to Valor Econômico, the federal government is attempting to appoint former Brazilian Minister of Finance Guido Mantega as a Vale executive director.
How did Vale tailings dam burst and kills hundreds?
Construction details in the tailings dam at Vale’s (NYSE: VALE) Corrego do Feijao iron ore mine in Brazil may have caused the burst that killed…
Mining’s top 10 ESG trends for 2024
A range of sustainability and ESG forces will shape the business of mining in 2024, building on the trends of 2023, a year characterized by…
Endeavour fires CEO over US$5.9M payment
Endeavour Mining (TSX: EDV; LSE: EDV) fired CEO Sebastien de Montessus with immediate effect on Thursday. The board accused de Montessus of “serious misconduct” regarding…
Why the mining industry should deliver a social contract
The “E” of ESG — environment — tends to get the lion’s share of attention in the mining sector. This has probably been warranted by…
Barrick says outside actors to blame in fresh abuse allegations at North Mara in Tanzania
Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD) says a human rights group making allegations of forced expulsions to expand the North Mara mine in Tanzania is…