EU agrees mandatory law on conflict minerals, but exemptions cause concern
The lengthy negotiations within the European Union (EU) over conflict minerals regulation have finally concluded, with the end of the tri-party (or trilogue) deliberations between the European Commission, European Parliament, and European Council. The next step should...
Rio Tinto engulfed by controversy over alleged bribery in Guinea
Rio Tinto, the world’s second largest mining company, first suspended , then fired, Alan Davies, head of its energy and mineral division, after discovering payments made to a consultant working on its Simandou iron ore project in Guinea. Alan Davies vowed to take the...
One year on, BHP Billiton held to account for the Samarco tailings dam disaster
London Mining Network, UK Mineral Policy Institute, Australia MEDIA RELEASE 16 November 2016 One year on, BHP Billiton held to account for the Samarco tailings dam disaster BHP Billiton’s AGM | Thursday 17th November at 11 am | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition...
BHP Billiton living in la la land on uranium
BHP Billiton Watch MEDIA RELEASE BHP Billiton living in la la land on uranium: mining giant faces difficult questions at its Annual General Meeting 16th November 2016 Company Directors of BHP Billiton will face some difficult questions tomorrow at the mining...