Petrobras, Vale to seek opportunities for joint investment in renewables

The companies have signed an MOU to study potential joint investment opportunities in renewable energy.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 9:07 am

Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects

Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were…

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 7:07 am

BHP CEO calls for ‘small set’ of common ESG standards

"We have too many standards for the same ESG dimensions,…

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 6:58 am

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine

Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:23 pm

Desalination plant delays to cost Antofagasta 30,000 tonnes of copper

Antofagasta said it will announce the impact on copper production guidance for 2023, when publishing Q3 production figures on October 19.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2022 | 8:38 am

Anglo American, EDF partner to boost renewable energy in South Africa

Envusa Energy will focus on developing what the partners call a "regional renewable energy ecosystem" in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2022 | 3:49 am

‘Always check the label’: ESG funds not as green as they seem – study

One in seven funds branded as sustainable has a carbon emissions intensity higher than the average across all investment funds, a study showed.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 4:54 pm

EV demand sparks revival of US manganese mining after decades

South32 aims to accelerate development of the first new US manganese mine for decades as carmakers rush to secure supply of the metal needed in EV batteries.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 1:57 pm

Teck contributes $3.6m to support redevelopment, new teaching innovations at BCIT

$1 million was provided in capital funding to the Health Sciences Centre, the rest to BCIT Trades and Technology Complex.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 1:41 pm

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 7:45 am

BHP lifts steel consumption forecast on surging demand from renewable power farms

The miner forecasts surging demand for wind and solar farm equipment to boost steel demand by 2% in 2030 and by 4% in 2050.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 7:14 am

Rio Tinto ousts Australian uranium unit directors over contentious report

Move is considered a key victory in a dispute over potential mining in Australia's Kakadu national park.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 3:40 am

Peru proposes ‘new approach’ to mining to combat economic disparities, conflicts

Prime Minister Anibal Torres said during a conference between executives of large mining firms that the new "attitude" aimed to promote local and foreign investment.

Reuters | September 30, 2022 | 12:35 pm

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