Philippines to dethrone Indonesia as largest global nickel ore producer

The agreement ends decades of economic sanctions against Iran, and includes reductions in centrifuges, international inspections.

The potential agreement could resolve a 12-year dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

The miner increased production by 32.8% to 35,938 ounces between January and June at its flagship Gedabek mine.

A group of scientists is asking international authorities to temporarily halt the approval of new underwater mining contracts until further environmental controls are put in place.

Safe haven no more? Or how to "portray what is evidently a financial and economic crisis as nothing to be concerned about"?

The human rights committee is currently meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of finalizing its report and is hearing from Canadian non-government groups, including Amnesty, and from the federal government.

Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.

But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.

The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.