Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Chile-focused Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) will become the first mining company to use a hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America, as part of the copper producer’s efforts to develop alternatives to fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make mining more sustainable.
At least 38 dead in Iran coal mine blast

At least 38 dead in Iran coal mine blast

A gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran’s South Khorasan province killed at least 38 people, Iran’s state media said on Sunday.
Glencore billionaire Alex Beard appears at UK court accused of corruption

Glencore billionaire Alex Beard appears at UK court accused of corruption

UK authorities charged a sixth former Glencore Plc employee in their sweeping corruption case, as Alex Beard, the billionaire former head of oil at the commodities giant, appeared for the first time at a London court.
Zijin Mining sees increasing threats to M&A ambitions

Zijin Mining sees increasing threats to M&A ambitions

Major Chinese copper and gold producer Zijin Mining Group Co. said a slowing global economy, geopolitical tensions, and resource nationalism could restrict its overseas deal-making ambitions.
China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand

China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand

A rare burst of Chinese exports has deflated bull spirits in the copper market, with funds dumping long positions and prices down by 16% from the record highs seen in May.
A worker died in Golgohar mining factory

A worker died in Golgohar mining factory

Mining News Pro - A 44-year-old line worker of a concentrate factory in Gol Gohar died due to a fall from a height.
Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground

Polish miner found alive after more than 48 hours trapped underground

A Polish coal miner trapped underground since Thursday was found alive by rescuers on Saturday, local media reported.
One miner dead after tremor in Poland

One miner dead after tremor in Poland

One miner died and one was still trapped underground after a pit in southern Poland was struck by an earth tremor, mine owner PGG said on Thursday evening.
Second Australian rare earths producer suffers cyber attack

Second Australian rare earths producer suffers cyber attack

Iluka Resources Ltd. has become the second Australian rare earths miner to suffer a cyber attack in recent months, although the hackers weren’t able to penetrate its cybersecurity protections.
Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this month

Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this month

Brazilian miner Vale expects to reach a tentative agreement by the end of this month with Brazilian federal and state authorities to settle reparations over the deadly 2015 collapse of a tailings dam, an executive said on Thursday.