Bill Gates secures $1bn from US firms for climate fight
Backers include Microsoft, BlackRock, General Motors, American Airlines, Boston Consulting Group, Bank of America and ArcelorMittal.
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Condor Gold finds “significant” gold system at Cacao
Find corresponds to a fully preserved epithermal gold system, with grades increasing at depth, the company said.
Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion
The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.
Sibanye-Stillwater grabs 50% of Nevada lithium project for $490 million
The deal is one of the largest ever in the US lithium market and it t marks Sibanye’s third battery metal investment this year.
Rio Tinto hit with fresh tax bill in Australia
The country's tax authority is asking Rio to pay $277m related to a 2015 borrowing used to pay an intragroup dividend.
BHP inks supply deals for Jansen potash output
The non-binding agreements with major importers would cover 100% of future potash production from the Canadian mine.
Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus
The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.
FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026
It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.
Nordgold and Columbus launch financial tool for miners
CN Planning Analytics is a planning, measurement, monitoring and reporting tool tailored specifically to miners.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
