You just can’t clean coal, warn activists
THE government’s latest plans to turn coal into a “clean” fuel are coming under increasing attack by climate-change activists and scientists. They say the technology to be used …
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Problems with coal
US legal decision may have implications for mining companies
A legal decision against an oil multinational may have future implications for mining companies implicated in human rights abuses.
In the case of Wiwa v Shell, a US judge has denied Shell’s motion to dismiss …
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New reports reveal financial risk management failures
FairPensions report reveals gaps in funds’ risk management and accountability
Investor Responsibility?, a new report from FairPensions, shows that UK pension funds are acknowledging the potential of environmental, social or corporate governance (ESG) issues …
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Mining expert condemns Rio Tinto’s Eagle project
US mining engineer Jack Parker has issued a strong technical critique of the Eagle project’s mine plan. The project in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States is being proposed by Rio Tinto …
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1. Ore mineralogy and orebodies
Mining geophysicist Mark Muller has prepared 5 presentations about technical aspects of mining. This is the first in the series: Ore Mineralogy and Orebodies.
2. Mining
Mining geophysicist Mark Muller has prepared 5 presentations about technical aspects of mining. This is the second in the series: Mining.
3. Ore processing and metal recovery
Mining geophysicist Mark Muller has prepared 5 presentations about technical aspects of mining. This is the third in the series: Ore Processing and Metal Recovery.
4. Mine Wastes
Mining geophysicist Mark Muller has prepared 5 presentations about technical aspects of mining. This is the fourth in the series: Mine Wastes.
5. Environmental and social concerns
Mining geophysicist Mark Muller has prepared 5 presentations about technical aspects of mining. This is the fifth in the series: Environmental and Social Concerns.
Xstrata to consult shareholders on protest AGM vote
The board of mining group Xstrata Plc (XTA.L) plans to consult shareholders after one third of voters at its annual general meeting opposed its pay policy.
http://www.reuters.com/article/managementIssues/idUSL671460120090506…
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Rio Tinto’s chorus of Chinese disapproval over £13bn help
Rio Tinto boss Tom Albanese is probably ruing the day he accepted £13billion ($19.5billion) of financial help from the Chinese. For his attempt to reduce the company’s burgeoning debt pile is an object lesson in …
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Rio Tinto signs Black Economic Empowerment agreements in South Africa
Rio Tinto’s Palabora signs long-awaited BEE framework with five communities
Rio Tinto mining company Palabora has announced the signing of a transaction framework agreement (TFA) for a long-awaited black economic empowerment (BEE) deal with five …
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