Tag: Nickel mining
New Caledonia government collapses amid storm and assets sale crisis
By RNZ Pacific
A coalition government in New Caledonia has collapsed after indigenous pro-independence politicians resigned, citing persistent economic issues and unrest over the sale...
Tension rises in New Caledonia over Brazilian miner Vale’s bail out...
BACKGROUNDER: By Michael Field
Efforts by Brazilian miner Vale SA to extract itself from one of the world’s largest nickel and cobalt operations are creating...
Scott Waide: Will PNG project reviews mean more benefits for landowners?
This year is a crucial year for Papua New Guinea's mining industry as important players - in Hela, Porgera and Madang - are being...
Indonesian state governor Nur Alam jailed for 12 years over eco-bribery
By Moses Ompusunggu in Jakarta
Indonesia's Jakarta Corruption Court has sentenced suspended Southeast Sulawesi governor Nur Alam to 12 years in prison in a case...
Philippines mining industry faces huge ‘green economy’ crackdown
By Jeremaiah M. Opiniano in Manila
The Philippines is among the world’s top sources of metallic deposits like nickel. But in this Southeast Asian mining...