Demystifying water management strategies

Superficial water sampling at Lobo Marte, Atacama, Chile. Photo: SRK

North American Mining speaks to experts from Ausenco, Black & Veatch, SRK, and Stantec about the complex yet essential task of developing an effective water management plan. by Jonathan Rowland There is tension at the heart of any discussion about mine water management; rising demand for commodities is driving ever-larger mining projects. These projects carry greater impacts and risks related…

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Donkin mine reopening after two-year idle

The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has confirmed its inspectors are on-site at the Donkin coal operation in Cape Breton as the mine resumes operations after two years on pause. The agency said its inspectors completed a thorough review of operational safety at the Kameron Coal-owned property, and it will continue to perform regular inspections, planned and…

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Sibanye-Stillwater selects CROs for Americas, Southern Africa

Sibanye-Stillwater, which has been advancing a regionalized leadership structure to strengthen its presence in crucial markets, has tapped Charles Carter as Chief Regional Officer for the Americas. His appointment is effective June 1. Carter, who held executive roles in gold exploration, mining and refining in South Africa, Colombia and the United States during a 25-year tenure at AngloGold Ashanti prior…

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Newmont releases first climate strategy report

Newmont launched its inaugural Climate Strategy Report in accordance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in June.  The report outlines the company’s climate-related risks and opportunities, strategic planning, and pathways to achieving Newmont’s climate targets. It also looked at the technology necessary to transition to a low-carbon economy. Some highlights of Newmont’s report: 2030 greenhouse emissions targets approved…

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Canada to sink plans for new thermal coal mining: report

According to a Reuters report from June 11, Canadian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson has said that the country will not approve any new thermal coal mining projects or plans for expansions to existing operations, citing environmental damage. Wilkinson reportedly said that thermal coal was the single largest climate change contributor. “The government considers that these…

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