New sensor promises low-cost detection of methane emissions, leaks

The ICLED-based sensor is able to detect methane concentrations as low as 0.1 parts per million.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 28, 2021 | 8:00 am

World’s two largest asset managers have invested $170bn in coal

The figure pales in comparison to the $1 trillion in coal investments held by almost 4,500 institutions globally as of January this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2021 | 9:50 am

Anglo American ended 2020 stronger than expected

The miner beat expectations with a small fall in 2020 earnings, but boosted dividend as soaring commodity prices helped it recover from covid-19 disruptions in the first half of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2021 | 3:56 am

Czech Republic to file legal action against Poland over Turow mine

The expansion of the mine has upset environmental groups as well as Czech residents.

Reuters | February 22, 2021 | 10:56 am

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am

South32 posts profit rise on rebound in commodities demand

Australian miner posted a slight increase in half-year profit, and said a strong recovery in demand for key commodities outside China early this year has put the company on track for solid growth.

Reuters | February 18, 2021 | 7:44 am

Biden assurances on jobs sting like insults in mines, oil patch

The Biden administration has gotten off to a rough start trying to reassure coal miners and oil workers whose jobs are threatened by the president’s fight against climate change.

Bloomberg News | February 17, 2021 | 11:03 am