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Cobalt’s central role in supporting the global battery sector
A “just” energy transition is key to the battery revolution
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GOLD: World Gold Council launches responsible gold mining principles
LONDON, U.K. – The World Gold Council launched its Responsible Gold Mining Principles on Sept. 12, 2019. The principles provide a framework setting out clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain. The principles address key environmental,…
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SUSTAINABILITY: Brazil adopts MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining initiative
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil – The national mining association in this country – Instituto Brasileiro de Mineracao (IBRAM) – has adopted the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative developed by Ottawa-based Mining Association of Canada. TSM is a program aimed at improving environmental…
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40 questions miners need to ask themselves
Approach local communities with deliberation and forethought
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PARTNERSHIP: Rio Tinto renews support for Indigenous students
MONTREAL – Rio Tinto is renewing its support for Indspire, a Canadian indigenous charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education or training. Through its Rio Tinto Aluminium Fund Canada, the company will provide $450,000 over…
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AWARD: De Beers Canada receives CPRS gold medal
EDMONTON – The Canadian Public Relations Society has released a list of its 2019 Award of Excellence winners – chief among them De Beers Canada. De Beers won a gold medal for the Canadian Issues/Crisis Management Campaign of the Year.…
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Gran Colombia Gold works with artisanal miners in Colombia
With several underground mines and two processing plants at its Segovia and Marmato operations in Colombia, Gran Colombia Gold (TSX: GCM; US-OTC: TPRFF) is the South American country’s largest underground gold and silver producer. Gran Colombia Gold’s mining operations also incorporate an…
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GOLD: Open dialogue established between miner and BC First Nation around Rock & Roll property
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Etruscus Resources and the Tahltan Central Government (TCG) signed this week a communications agreement regarding the Rock and Roll property, which is located in the Golden Triangle and within Tahltan territory. The 5,309-hectare property, which has been…
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EMERALDS: Fura promotes transparency in coloured gem industry
TORONTO – Fura Gems has launched the Provenance Proof Blockchain designed to promote transparency in the coloured gemstones industry. The program was launched by Gubelin Gem Lab with Everledger at the Tucson, Ariz. gem show. Emeralds from Fura’s Coscuez mine…
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ZINC: Teck, WFP tackle zinc deficiency in China
GANSU PROVINCE – Vancouver’s Teck Resources has partnered with the World Food Program (WFP) to fund a new US$3-million pilot program aimed at improving health and economic opportunities for small scale farmers in this province. The program is aimed at…
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SOCIAL LICENCE: CIPS proposes co-operation with Star-Orion development
SASKATCHEWAN – The Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Saskatchewan (CIPS) has proposed a protocol of understanding and co-operation covering the Star-Orion South diamond project. The property is located 60 km east of Prince Albert and is 100% owned by Star…
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New business risks on horizon, while top concerns remain the same
A recap of 2018 risks and look ahead to 2019
