British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 November The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024
Inflation, China’s stumbling economy, and apocalyptic fear are driving a new gold boom. Investors think this time there’ll be no bust Elko, Nev., site of the largest gold mine in the world, bears little resemblance to the gold rush town it once was. Fortune · Nov 21, 2024
Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison tells shareholders ‘I hate what I’ve done’ after scandals rock company Perth businessman tells AGM he made ‘error in judgment’ as company’s executive pay plans are voted down The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
Mining Is Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical in America. So Why Do Environmentalists Stand in the Way? The U.S. now ranks second to last in the time it takes to develop a new mine—roughly 29 years. Only Zambia is worse. Reason · Nov 20, 2024
Operation ‘Close the Hole’: What to know about a standoff between police and trapped miners in South Africa The illegal miners are known as zama-zamas or ‘hustlers’ in the Zulu language The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu Rio Tinto plans to compulsorily acquire shares in Energy Resources of Australia and get on with rehabilitating the Ranger uranium mine surrounded by Kakadu. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
Rio Tinto review shows rise in rape and bullying reports Bullying claims linked to diversity programme ‘retaliation’, despite efforts to improve workplace culture The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
The NT and ACT might have small populations but their economies are growing faster than the bigger states The Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies within Australia. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024
Rio Tinto employees report rise in bullying, sexual assault Half of survey respondents also say mining giant’s workplace culture has improved ‘a lot’ or ‘a little’. Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024
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ED arrests two persons in illegal mining case linked to Himachal, Uttar Pradesh Gian Chand and Sanjay Dhiman were arrested on Monday and were produced before a special court in Ghaziabad earlier on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 19, 2024
Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money Russell Mineral Equipment will get $40 million from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund, allowing it to remain Australian-owned and operated. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
Australian shares surge to another record high The ASX200 finished up 0.9 per cent to set a new record closing high after climbing above 8,400 for the first time in afternoon trade. AAP · Nov 19, 2024
Australian goldminer to pay Mali $160m to free detained CEO and executives Group were held after a meeting about what mining firm referred to as unsubstantiated claims regarding taxes and levies The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2024 Australian mining company to pay Mali junta $160m for release of CEO Australia's Resolute Mining said Monday it has struck a deal worth $160 million (€151 million) with the military government of Mali, after the company's CEO and two other executives were "unexpectedly detained".
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024 South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know Police officials surrounded the mine and cut off suppliers to the illegal miners, hoping to force them out.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Perth mining company pays $247m to free CEO in Mali Resolute Mining has already paid $123 million to the government of Mali and promised to pay $123 million more after three employees were detained 10 days ago.
AAP · Nov 17, 2024 Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.
Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2024 Miners holed up in abandoned South Africa shaft ‘starving’ Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Mineral Resources claws back $158,000 in rent relief to corporate entities linked to embattled boss Chris Ellison’s daughter Billionaire mining executive made headlines earlier this year when he said of workers ‘I want to hold them captive all day long’ in office
Top News · Nov 14, 2024 South Africa's Government Refuses Aid To Illegal Miners South Africa's government confronts illegal miners trapped in a closed mine, emphasizing dangers and criminality in combating illegal mining operations.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.
Top News · Nov 14, 2024 South Africa Refuses Aid To Illegal Miners In Closed Mine South Africa's government takes a tough stance against illegal mining, refusing aid to trapped miners in Stilfontein. Persistent challenges and criminal ac...
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 South Africa says it won’t help 4,000 miners running out of food inside closed mine The government in South Africa says it will not help about 4,000 miners inside an illegal closed mine in the country's North West province as part of an official policy against illegal mining.
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 In Colombia, A River's 'Rights' Swept Away By Mining And Conflict In 2016, a Colombian court sent a powerful statement on environmental protection by ruling that a crucial river in the northwestern Choco jungle, which was being decimated by illegal mining, had legal rights.