Mining industry must improve human rights, environment protection - index | MINING.com

The world's biggest mining companies must improve their human rights record and step up efforts to curb environmental damage, the Responsible Mining Foundation said in its first review of global mining practices.

Women in Mining collaboration launches inaugural International Women in Resources Mentorship Programme 2018 | MINING.com

Toronto, 7 March 2018 - In response to the need for more industry mentoring, we have launched the first International Women in Resources Mentorship Programme (IWRMP). This is at a time when there is a renewed industry focus on creating more culturally-diverse and gender-balanced workplaces.Resources companies are increasingly investing in corporate and industry diversity programmes to retain talent, as well as meet the demand to enhance their social licence to operate.

Commentary: Women miners shouldn't be seen as victims | MINING.com

Gold mining in Africa has a bad rap - particularly when it comes to women. Depictions of the trade often focus on poverty, environmental destruction, prostitution and harassment. But in the gold mining belt of Mali, one of the world's poorest countries, the victimization lens does great injustice to the hundreds of women mining alongside men.

Almaden minerals completes first-ever social impact assessment for Mexican mining project | MINING.com

The CEO of Almaden Minerals, Dr. Morgan Poliquin, sits down with Gerardo Del Real of Resource Stock Digest to discuss the company's Social Impact Assessment for its Ixtaca project in Mexico. Gerardo Del Real: This is Gerardo Del Real with Resource Stock Digest. Joining me today is President and CEO of Almaden Minerals Ltd.

Two women to lead Australian iron ore mining company | MINING.com

As soon as the new year kicks off, Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) will be led by two women. Elizabeth Gaines, who took over as the company's CFO in February after being a non-executive director since 2013, has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer.

Lawsuit could be precedent-setting for Canadian mining companies operating abroad | MINING.com

Legal proceedings were held last week in Toronto related to a case against a Canadian mining company that formerly was operating through a subsidiary in Guatemala. The outcome of the case could have wider repercussions for Canada-based mining companies who do business overseas.

De Beers partners with UN to empower women in its diamond producing countries | MINING.com

De Beers Group announced Wednesday a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women across its organisation, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing.

Canada a global leader in mining exploration, innovation and diversity: PwC report | MINING.com

According to Canada's largest mining companies played a key role in the international mining sector's emerging growth. Canada led the way on equity financing in 2016, with the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange responsible for 57% of global financings during the year, according to the TMX Group and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Gender Equality in our industry | MINING.com

From my position as an old white male I have always believed that as an industry we are making great strides in diversifying our workforce and embracing equality. Recently, Eleanor Hawkins made a presentation as part of the Women in Mining day at the Mining Investment Asia conference in Singapore.