Why climate change is leaving mining firms between a rock and a hard place
For most of us, when we think about mining and the environment, it tends to be about water and air pollution, disasters such as the fatal collapse of tailings dams, or the global warming consequences of coal mining.
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Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing
Mining News Pro - Nigeria is toughening up licensing rules for foreign mining companies to push them to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country, its minister of mines said on Tuesday.
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Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing
Mining News Pro - Nigeria is toughening up licensing rules for foreign mining companies to push them to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country, its minister of mines said on Tuesday.
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Mining firms’ cash-raising lifts Toronto exchange as deals slow
Mining News Pro - The one bright spot in Canadian equity capital markets this year has been mining and metals companies. But whether that’s a glass half full or half empty for this sector is up for debate.
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Pro-China digital campaign targets mining firms
Mining News Pro - A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China’s business interests, US-based cybersecurity firm Mandiant said on Tuesday.
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Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada
Mining News Pro - Mining companies seeking to accelerate exploration of scarce critical minerals are set to lead capital raisings in Canada this year, the chief executive officer of the Toronto Stock Exchange said on Monday, as sectors such as technology take a back seat amid market volatility.
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Gold mining firms should cooperate more with artisanal miners, WGC says
Mining News Pro - The World Gold Council (WGC) called for greater cooperation between large mining companies and artisanal miners and set out recommendations on Thursday to help bring small-scale miners into the market.
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Mining firms seek ‘stability’ for sector in new Chilean constitution
Mining News Pro - Mining companies operating in Chile will deliver a proposal document to the elected assembly drafting a new constitution for the world’s largest copper producer, an industry association said on Monday, seeking stability for the sector.
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Mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability
Mining News Pro - Under fire after a string of high-profile disasters, mining firms are shaking up their boardrooms in response to criticism that they are failing to meet their own environmental, social, and governance standards.
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Accenture, IBM, Infosys are Leaders in IT market for mining firms
Mining News Pro - Accenture, IBM and Infosys are the Leaders of the mining operational process optimization services providers, according to IDC.
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Obrador urges Canadian mining firms to pay taxes
Mining News Pro - Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday some of Canada’s mining firms were behind on their tax payments and urged the Canadian government to lean on them to avoid the dispute reaching international tribunals.
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Russian metals and mining firms reduce investment
Mining News Pro - Three of Russian metals and mining companies said on Wednesday they were tightening belts with tools varying from reduced investment to delayed dividends or postponed asset purchases as the new coronavirus outbreak is adding to risks.
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Zambia mining firms seek government relief amid coronavirus
Mining News Pro - The Zambia Chamber of Mines has urged the government to urgently engage with the sector and agree relief measures to address the issues facing mining companies in the midst of COVID-19.
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South Africa proposes 30% black ownership for mining firms within 5 years
Mining News - South Africa plans to raise black ownership at permit-holding mining companies to 30% from 26% within five years, the latest draft of a hotly-contested new industry charter showed on Friday.
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