Mining industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package for the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan, marking a significant step towards meeting rising global demand for critical minerals and promoting economic development in the nation. The project, which will unlock transformative economic growth and poverty reduction, is expected
Mining industry
LX International, a trading company under the LX Group, marked a significant milestone after receiving a Certificate of Final Relinquishment from the Philippine government, recognizing its successful mine rehabilitation efforts in the Rapu Rapu copper mine. This achievement paves the way for sustainable resource development and cooperation between the company,
Mining industry
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) organized stakeholder engagement meetings with communities within the catchment areas of Jegri Bekala Limited's mining concession in Ghana's Bono Region. The meetings aimed to discuss the environmental, social, and economic implications of mining activities and gather inputs from participants. The engagement
Mining industry
Madhya Pradesh has positioned itself as a vital player in the country's industrial progress, with its investments in the mining sector contributing significantly to the nation's economic growth. The state's commitment to implementing investor-friendly policies has secured its top position in the country by
Businesspeople
Seven South African women entrepreneurs are making a significant impact in various sectors, from mining and energy to technology and logistics. Despite facing numerous challenges, these women have demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, driving innovation and progress in their industries. With businesses operating across different sectors, they have found support
Mining industry
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Shultz has announced a shift in the agency's approach, prioritizing multiple-use management and expedited review for natural resource development. Shultz, keynote speaker at a Congressional Western Caucus conference, emphasized the need for more logging, mining, grazing, and recreational activity in national forests.
Mining industry
The National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield has announced that industrial action is set to take place from August 20 to September 14, following a dispute with the museum's staff union, Unison. The action will largely affect underground tours, with the museum stating that it will remain open
Mining industry
Employees at the National Coal Mining Museum charity, located in Wakefield, England, will go on strike for a month after failing to agree on a pay increase with the charity's management. The dispute centers around a proposed 5% pay rise, which the union claimed was agreed upon in
Mining industry
Sandvik has secured a significant underground mining equipment order from JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd., valued at approximately SEK 450 million. The order includes loaders, trucks, drills, and digital monitoring solutions, which will be used at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third
Mining industry
Odisha, a state in eastern India, is undergoing a significant transformation in the mining sector, with the confirmation of substantial gold reserves across multiple districts. According to Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, significant deposits of gold have been identified in several areas, including Deogarh's Adasa-Rampalli region, Sundargarh, Nabarangpur,
Mining industry
Advocates for people with black lung have been fighting for years to implement a federal rule to lower coal miners' exposure to dangerous silica dust. However, a federal court's decision to delay the rule's implementation has left many concerned that the pushback is "bureaucratic
Mining industry
Human rights organisations and advocacy groups have sounded the alarm over the Reko Diq copper mine project in Balochistan, citing environmental and social risks associated with the project. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been urged to reconsider their financing decisions due to the
