NGOs expose global surge in new met coal mines, expansions
The first-ever Metallurgical Coal Exit List names the companies driving hundreds of new metallurgical coal projects and expansions.
This University of Leicester picture shows Nyree Hill, PhD Research in the Department of Geology. University of Leicester geologists are applying new scientific prospecting methods. Scotgold Resources has just won planning permission to open Scotland’s first gold mine since gold was mined 500 years ago at Leadhills to make the Scottish crown jewels. Now the University of Leicester is involved in the search for the next natural treasure trove. (more…)