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…
Read MoreAscot’s Premier receives Mines Act permit
Ascot Resources’ Mines Act permit for the construction and operation of the Premier gold project in northwestern British Columbia has been approved, allowing it to move forward toward what will now be an early 2023 restart.
Read MoreCanada to end thermal coal exports by 2030
During the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country’s plan to end exports of thermal coal by no later than 2030 in an effort to fight against climate change.
Read MoreNewmont 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…
Read MoreCanada 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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