According to Verisk Maplecroft, nickel is exposed to biodiversity risks because some of the largest nickel operations are located in Indonesia, New Caledonia and the Philippines.

The miner's green energy arm said the acquisition is part of FMG's plan to supply 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.

The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

The world’s no. 1 miner has produced the first nickel sulphate crystals from its plant in Kwinana, outside Perth.

While it understands stakeholders’ frustration, Rio says the impact of rock conditions and labour issues has not been fully recognized.