Autocratic regimes represent for Beijing greater supply stability than democracies that are, or may become, hostile to China, Verisk Maplecroft says.

The iron ore miner plans to become carbon neutral in nine years and also intends to start producing green hydrogen as soon as 2023.

The global budget was $8.7 billion in 2020, down from the $9.8 billion registered in 2019, S&P found.

The move to Canada’s most populous city is expected to help BHP grow its pipeline of “future-facing” metals projects.

The Australian miner says that both energy sources are viable power alternatives for its 100%-owned Colluli sulphate of potash (SoP) project.

The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development says most mining laws and regulations don’t acknowledge women as active participants in the sector.