Archives: Mining industry recognition

ITRI will change its name to International Tin Association Ltd from February 1. The Association says “this builds on our heritage as the former International Tin Research Institute but also recognises our evolution towards tin industry leadership with a more diverse range of activities.” Established in 1932 in London, UK the organisation for its first[…]

With less than a month to go until the 2018 Investing in African Mining Indaba it is important to note the enhanced investor program, with a new focus on innovation and sustainability. Managing Director Alex Grose says: “A number of changes were evident in 2017 as we took the event back to being a fully-focused[…]

David Byers, Interim Chief Executive, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) says the “Australian minerals industry will convene an education summit in Melbourne in May 2018 to bring together industry, universities and government to develop a co-ordinated approach to building the mining workforce of the future. Australia’s world-class minerals sector needs more highly-skilled young people to[…]

The National Mining Association (NMA) reports that companies participating in its CORESafety system closed 2017 with zero fatalities. “The CORESafety framework is designed to drive continuous improvement in mining safety performance was born out of an industry desire to set aside competition, foster a proactive safety culture among mining companies and share best practices to[…]

Industry leaders in mining, technology, venture capital aim to select next big idea eligible for $1 million investment. Goldcorp has announced the five ‘sharks’ who will judge the next #DisruptMining challenge, an event designed to encourage innovators from all sectors to collaborate and accelerate solutions to some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in mining,[…]

Polymetal International was awarded the top rating in environmental responsibility among Russian metals and mining companies. The company states: “We regard sustainability as an essential element of our activities. It is an investment in society as well as in our own future. That’s why we firmly believe that anchoring sustainability as part of our business[…]

James Marzocca, Hatch’s Managing Director, Project Management & Construction: “Our business is fraught with safety risks and hazards, especially at the sites of our clients’ operations and projects. So it should surprise no one that a strong record of safety performance is a major factor in being selected as a service provider. Clients want to[…]

Statement from David Byers, Interim CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia, says “today’s Productivity Commission report on transitioning regional economies confirms that Australians are better off because of the mining industry thanks to higher average incomes, larger profits and increased tax revenues. The Commission also finds that mining regions continue to have higher incomes[…]

America’s Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg said that because of the Trump Administration’s energy policies, “We have reason to be optimistic about coal.” In a keynote speech at the Washington Coal Club’s annual awards luncheon in Washington, D.C., he noted that the “Administration truly understands the value and the necessity of coal—and the[…]

Newmont Mining Corp’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary J. Goldberg, has been honoured by his peers for outstanding contributions to the mining industry through his induction into the American Mining Hall of Fame. The award recognises Goldberg’s accomplishments over the course of his 36-year career in mining, characterising his service as: “Always the driving[…]