Archives: Mining policy

Anglo American has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy, to work together towards developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa. The ecosystem is expected to be designed to meet Anglo American’s operational electricity requirements in South Africa through the supply of 100% renewable electricity[…]

Anglo American announces that its managed copper operations in Chile – the Los Bronces and El Soldado mining operations and the Chagres smelter – have been awarded the Copper Mark in recognition of responsible copper production practices. The Copper Mark framework has been developed to demonstrate the copper industry’s commitment to both the green energy[…]

Kinross Gold is making plans to suspend its Russian operations following Russia’s ongoing military offensive in Ukraine. The company, noting it was deeply concerned about the loss of life and destruction in Ukraine, expressed its sympathy and support for the people who are suffering because of the tragic situation. Kinross announced a donation of $1[…]

US government officials and Polish officials, including Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jacek Sasin, have announced that NuScale Power and Poland’s KGHM Polska Miedź SA (KGHM) have signed an agreement to initiate the deployment of NuScale’s innovative small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The definitive agreement between NuScale Power, whose SMR is the first and only small[…]

As another step towards improving the management of tailings across the mining industry, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) today published training material based on the ICMM Tailings Management: Good Practice Guide, designed to be used by tailings professionals in educating wider site-based staff and executives to improve awareness of the importance of[…]

The South Australia Government says it will extend its Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) until 2025, committing another A$11.5 million ($8.2 million) to the program. The ADI provides co-financing to mineral exploration activities to attract greater exploration investment, bringing forward new mineral resource discoveries, jobs, Aboriginal employment opportunities and royalties, according to the government. It also[…]

Orica and Alpha HPA have signed the Central Queensland Statement of Cooperation as part of a plan to help the state “seize the opportunities that clean energy presents”, Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Steven Miles, says. “Queensland is renewable ready and Central Queensland is perfectly primed to take advantage of the state’s natural[…]

A Minerals Council of Australia-backed report looking into the potential use of small modular reactors (SMRs) in Australia argues they might provide realistic options for decarbonising large regional settlements and off-grid mining operations. The report, titled ‘Small modular reactors in the Australian context’, is authored by Dr Ben Heard, a Senior Consultant in the Engineering[…]

Work has now started on the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) in Neerabup, Western Australia, which will form, the state government claims, one of the biggest test facilities of its kind in the world. The 51 ha precinct, around 40 km north of Perth, will be a major hub for testing and research into[…]

Parsons Corp has announced that a new International Standards Organization (ISO) Standard and Guidance Document for Mine Closure and Reclamation Management has been internationally approved. Parsons, a leader in the development of these first-of-their kind standards, says the standard will be published in October. “Mine closure is a critical component of mine planning, as it[…]