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Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm

ICMM publishes guidance on Scope 3 emissions target setting

Scope 3 emissions are a critical area of focus for…

Staff Writer | December 13, 2023 | 10:15 am

NexGen raising up to $367m for Rook I uranium development

The Rook I project includes a new underground mine and…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 11:09 am

Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US

New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 6:00 am

Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources flags bigger provision of $1.51 billion

The costs are related to the Ranger mine in Northern…

Reuters | December 11, 2023 | 3:14 pm

Almost a quarter of Canada’s GDP exposed to climate risk – study

Study by the University of Waterloo found that as carbon costs rise, assets of $256 billion are at risk of being lost in Canada.

Staff Writer | June 13, 2023 | 5:05 am

Rio Tinto, China’s Baowu seek to use low-grade ores for cleaner steel

Steel production generates up to 9% of global emissions.

Reuters | June 12, 2023 | 7:43 am

How much selenium, arsenic escapes ash from coal-fired power plants still TBD

The amount of toxic selenium and arsenic able to escape from coal ash depends largely on their nanoscale structures.

Staff Writer | June 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Greenpeace Mexico launches campaign against deep-sea mining

The international NGO says article 20 of Mexico’s new Mining Law forbids deep-sea mining in Mexican waters and that the country should push for a global moratorium.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 11, 2023 | 8:30 am

Plan for one of world’s biggest coal mines challenged in India

Rising power demand has pushed India to prioritize energy security and boost output of coal.

Bloomberg News | June 9, 2023 | 11:08 am

US anti-mercury regulation proves successful –except in Texas, North Dakota

Despite national progress following the approval of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, Texas and North Dakota stand out as stubborn continuing sources of mercury emissions.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2023 | 6:06 am