Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand. Bloomberg News | May 18, 2022 | 6:52 am
How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets. Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 6:06 am
Natural Resources Canada calls for proposals of pilot projects for processing critical minerals Call for proposals is open to Canadian universities, mining companies and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments. Nelson Bennett | May 18, 2022 | 6:00 am
Samarco’s financial creditors plan to take over the company Vale and BHP are expected to ask the court for the right to vote on the plan. If not allowed, the creditors' plan could be easily approved. Reuters | May 18, 2022 | 4:35 am
BHP to speed up Jansen potash mine as Ukraine war weighs on supplies BHP would bring forward first potash production at Jansen, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, to 2026 from 2027. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2022 | 3:47 am
Caterpillar eyes energy transition as growth driver for mining business The company is aiming at a global market worth about $5 trillion for energy transition infrastructure between 2021 and 2040. Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 8:33 pm
US, Canadian companies set to soar on Russian uranium ban Uranium has strong fundamentals in place, with political support growing worldwide, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 6:23 pm
Metals scarcity could slow energy transition Solar panel market penetration requires hundreds of millions oz. more silver production, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 6:06 pm
Quality companies are investors’ best bet when valuations get low Investors should look at whether the junior companies they are interested in have enough cash in the bank, VRIC hears. Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2022 | 5:42 pm