April 27, 2020 Investors increase scrutiny over ESG reporting Over the past five years, companies have been much more active on specific governance and social issues of ESG-related risks.
April 27, 2020 Extended lockdowns to hit copper production Antamina reported 210 positive cases of covid-19 in Peru and said the date to restart operations is still uncertain.
April 27, 2020 Gemfields ups security, human rights efforts The miner is the only gemstone company to be recognized as a corporate member by Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR).
April 26, 2020 Scientists turn waste polymer into battery components The new technology involves microwaves and was tested in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells.
April 24, 2020 SME announces conference on ground control in mining The three-day symposium will be held in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
April 22, 2020 How oil prices went subzero: explaining the covid-19 oil crash For the first time in history, producers were willing to pay traders to take oil off their hands.
April 22, 2020 Extracting battery metals from seafloor may beat traditional mining — study Research funded by Canada’s DeepGreen Metals claims undersea mining generates up to 70% less direct CO2 emissions, and up to 94% less pollution.
April 22, 2020 Emissions to drop 6% this year due to pandemic The World Meteorological Organization says the forecast comes as covid-19 has brought transportation and industrial energy production to a near halt.
April 20, 2020 Exploration sector not eligible for wage top-up in Canada Because mining and exploration are deemed essential, junior exploration companies may not be affected by pandemic containment measures.
April 19, 2020 New gas storage method makes cell-powered vehicles more viable US researchers designed porous materials that allow for better storage of hydrogen and methane in clean energy vehicles.
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