July 23, 2023

New draft decree proposes limiting issuance of mining titles in Colombia’s vulnerable ecosystems

Colombia’s government made public a draft decree aimed at setting new criteria for establishing temporary natural reserves within the context of mining and environmental regulations.

July 21, 2023

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest stage.mining.companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak  

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

July 18, 2023

Polish court overturns decision to suspend permit for Turow mine

In June, a Warsaw court ruled the environmental permit for the mine should be suspended amid an ongoing court case around its impact.

July 18, 2023

The view from England: Mining in just three words

As precise as any GPS algorithm, and much easier to remember, 'what3words' is now used by millions of people and organizations in almost every country.  

July 16, 2023

South Asia’s main sources of polluting particulate matter identified

Coal power generation, wood burning, motor vehicles and other combustion sources are behind the large amounts of PM2.5 in South Asia.

July 15, 2023

India’s JSW Steel considering bid for stake in Teck coal unit

JSW Steel is considering a bid for a stake of up to 20% in Canada's Teck Resources steelmaking coal business.

July 13, 2023

Coal-related environmental regulations tend to underestimate long-run health impacts – study

New research found that policymakers need to consider both current and future payoffs when designing coal-related environmental regulations.

July 12, 2023

Which countries are most reliant on coal?

Coal is the largest source of electricity generation and the primary fuel for iron, steel, and cement production, making it central to climate and energy discussions.

July 12, 2023

Canada taps mediator to craft deal to end strike at ports

Minister Seamus O’Regan said negotiators have made progress toward a deal to end a strike by dockworkers at some of Canada’s busiest ports.

July 7, 2023

New method reduces mercury content in sulfuric acid by more than 90%

Sulfuric acid is produced either from sulfur from the petroleum industry or as a by-product of smelters.