Real environmental impact of nuclear power generation revealed A new analysis accounts for the volume of resources extracted from the lithosphere during the life cycle of nuclear power generation. Staff Writer | June 23, 2022 | 5:05 am
US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2022 | 4:05 am
‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences. Reuters | June 23, 2022 | 3:55 am
Residents end blockade of Las Bambas mine road, agree to dialogue The blockade signaled a new conflict just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations. Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 9:56 pm
Energy now viewed as the next fault line for global markets This year’s standout inflation trade of backing commodities is coming under pressure on concern a recession will curb demand for raw materials. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 9:52 pm
Who’s still buying fossil fuels from Russia? Despite looming sanctions and import bans, Russia exported $97.7 billion worth of fossil fuels in the first 100 days since its invasion of Ukraine. Visual Capitalist | June 22, 2022 | 3:25 pm
Chinese battery giant CATL prices $6.7 billion share sale It sold 109.76 million shares at 410 yuan apiece in an A-share private placement, it said in a statement Wednesday. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2022 | 2:52 pm
Universities, mining majors partner on research project to reduce risk of tailings dam failures TAILLIQ project is funded by the Australian Research Council, Anglo American, BHP, Freeport-McMoran, Newmont, Rio Tinto and Teck Resources. Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 2:26 pm
Road to Las Bambas mine blocked again by residents The new conflict comes just two weeks after the mining firm resumed operations following another protest that forced Las Bambas to shut down for more than 50 days. Reuters | June 22, 2022 | 12:59 pm