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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mining project
More than 100 residents of a traditional Quilombola community in Bahia, Brazil, have launched a legal case in the UK…
‘Sheer scale of the challenge’ the biggest barrier to net zero in APAC
Achieving net zero in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region of the world remains a huge task, an analyst has said. Speaking…
China leads in deploying battery-powered trucks – GlobalData report
Battery technology promises to be the next frontier in mining vehicles, and several projects are already underway as operators including…
Vale faces £3bn lawsuit in Netherlands over Mariana dam disaster
Brazilian mining major Vale is facing fresh legal action, this time in the Netherlands, over the deadly 2015 Mariana dam…
Going off-grid: the state of on-site power at Australian mines
In the rugged expanse of Australia's mining territories, operators are pivoting towards energy self-sufficiency. According to industry insiders, although on-site…
Dot Lake Village: why mining companies need to get ESG right
Historically, mining companies have struggled to form positive, respectful relationships with indigenous and native populations in the areas where they…
Record high methane emissions from fossil fuels in 2023, IEA says
Methane emissions from the energy industry reached a record high in 2023, with 120 million tonnes (mt) from production and…
Australia’s push for higher ESG standards in critical minerals industry
The world’s transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is driving a significant increase in demand for critical minerals such…
Guinea trade unions suspend national strike after union boss released
Guinea’s trade unions have suspended a nationwide strike that had been ongoing since Monday and crippled the country’s mining sector.…
Strike in Guinea’s capital threatens mining sector
A large-scale national strike, started on Monday in Guinea’s capital city, is disrupting operations across the country’s mining sector, sources…
