BHP names recipients of grants program to grow Australian blue carbon market

The dispute started last August when Congo's government announced it had formed a commission to reassess the reserves and resources at TFM.

While the market reaction to the deal has been mostly negative, some analysts believe Gold Fields could benefit from expanding its size and geographical diversification.

The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of reserves in order to reduce the amount it pays to Gecamines.

Financing focuses exclusively on social development indicators.

The project in Becancour, Quebec, would be the first fully domestic nickel sulfate production plant in North America.

Bluebell Capital Partners has again asked Glencore Plc to overhaul its climate policy, while seeking support from other shareholders to push for reform at the commodities giant.

Its consolidated land position at the Koné gold project will increase to over 2,250 square kms.

Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management.

Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives.