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How the 2022 World Cup rebuilt a market for dodgy carbon credits

Between the emissions generated by the new construction plus air travel to transport players and fans, the 2022 tournament is shaping up to be the most carbon-intensive on record.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2022 | 9:06 am

Sumitomo Metal aims to boost battery materials output

Company aims to increase its capacity to produce cathode battery…

Reuters | November 17, 2022 | 7:14 am

Charted: The most expensive battery metals

This infographic highlights the five most expensive battery metals as…

Visual Capitalist - Elements | November 16, 2022 | 12:50 pm

Indonesia Antam, China’s CNGR agree to develop nickel industrial park

CNGR will invest in a facility to produce nickel matte…

Reuters | November 16, 2022 | 7:53 am

The Biden-Jokowi deal is just one step to turn Indonesia green

A massive $20 billion deal with the US and Japan…

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2022 | 7:39 am

Barrick, Japan Gold step up exploration

The companies, through a venture known as Barrick Alliance, have completed a first phase of exploration in Hokusatsu, Japan's largest gold producing region.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2020 | 3:54 am

Freeport beats revised Q2 copper sales, shares jump

Second-quarter copper sales are expected to exceed the estimate of 690 million pounds by approximately 8%.

Bruno Venditti | July 6, 2020 | 11:40 am

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium alloy with low-emission technology

The companies say the process can be also applied to zirconium and rare earths for permanent magnet alloys.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2020 | 6:20 am

Chaos in gold markets ripples to other precious metals

Silver and platinum futures have traded at elevated levels relative to spot metals since early April.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2020 | 3:43 pm

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | July 3, 2020 | 2:05 pm

Rio Tinto cuts reserves at Oyu Tolgoi as costs rise

Rio also narrowed its estimated first production from its mine to between October 2022 and June 2023.

Reuters | July 3, 2020 | 8:12 am

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2020 | 6:35 am

Saudi Arabia eyes total dominance in oil and gas

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz claimed last week that the Kingdom will be the world’s biggest hydrocarbon producer “even” in 2050.

Oilprice.com | July 2, 2020 | 3:08 pm

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