Commodities
Vale reinforces preventive measures
(Posted on 30/05/19)Vale has reaffirmed that all preventive measures have been taken for any possible scenario in Barão de Cocais. In addition, the company informs that the latest analysis on the movement of the North slope of the extraction site at Gongo Soco mine show a great probability of material slide into the extraction site. This probability...
WCA reaffirms UNGC commitment
(Posted on 28/05/19)The World Coal Association (WCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) through the submission of its ‘Communication on Engagement’ report. WCA became a signatory to the UNGC in May 2017, pledging to support the Ten Principles with respect to the areas of human rights, labour, environment...
Queensland to finalise Adani plans
(Posted on 28/05/19)The following statement can be attributed to the CEO of Adani Mining, Lucas Dow:“We welcome the Premier’s announcement today that the regulator will reach a decision on the Black-Throated Finch Management Plan by 31 May 2019, and on the Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan by 13 June 2019. “We will work...
Government must save British Steel - Union
(Posted on 23/05/19)TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has written to the UK Government calling on Ministers to “do everything necessary to secure jobs at British Steel and safeguard the future of this strategically important business.” TSSA is an independent trade union for the transport and travel trade industries.Cortes...
Rusal receives mine license
(Posted on 23/05/19)Rusal, a leading global aluminium producer, has obtained a license to develop the Goryachegorsk nepheline mine, which provides the main raw material for the Achinsk alumina refinery.According to the initial analysis, the mine has sufficient reserves to ensure it is in operation for the next 60 years.The Achinsk alumina refinery...
NGFA commends removal of tariffs
(Posted on 20/05/19)The United States National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has commended the Trump administration and trade negotiators from the United States, Mexico and Canada for successfully completing talks that will lead to the removal of U.S. Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from the two countries, as well as Canada...