“Shocked and appalled”: ending sexual harassment and bullying in Australian mining
A woman is knocked unconscious and awakes semi-naked. Another finds sex dolls and toys placed in her sleeping quarters. A…
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Heidi Vella
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The $13tn question: Will Uganda’s newest gold deposit change the face of mining?
Overview of Gold Deposits in Uganda In July the Ugandan Government said exploration surveys in the country had revealed vast…
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Marine mining: lessons from Namibia
With on-land deposits depleting fast, the seabed, which is thought to be rich in nickel, copper, cobalt and manganese, is…
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Can South Africa’s new leader reinvigorate its battered mining sector?
South Africa is home to some of the world’s largest gold, platinum and diamond deposits. Yet production in the country’s…
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When funding fuels fire: the ins and outs of responsible mining finance
After international outcry for greater accountability and transparency, in 1999 the World Bank established The Office of the Compliance Advisor…
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Mining safety by changing cultures: Actions to overcome worker fatigue
Caterpillar is one of the world’s best-known manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas…
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MinEx: the hunt for tech to turn around mineral discovery
Australia’s share of global mineral exploration spend has reduced from about 25% in the 1990s to just 12.5% today. This…
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Rwandan miners want to scrap traceability fees, but are they justified?
Over 20 years ago, Rwanda suffered a deadly civil war and while the scars of war are still evident and…
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Talking mining safety with Hudbay Minerals: ‘Keep your mind on the job’
Hudbay Minerals is a Canadian-based mining company with operations in Canada and Peru and projects in Arizona and Nevada. Ian Cooper…
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Giant mining vessels: how high-quality gems are exploited from the sea
Offshore the southwest coast of Namibia, five specially designed ships are mining the seabed in search of marine diamonds washed…