Canada’s Alberta forks over $50 million for emissions cuts at oil sands
Another $30 million will go to help fund 12 projects that tackle methane emissions in the province.
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Alrosa has sold $2.5 billion in diamonds so far this year
The world's largest diamond producer by output said market has refound its balance.
Canada’s Desjardins mulls scratching pipeline loans on environmental concerns
The lender has been evaluating its pipeline-related policy for months and said it may make the decision of not financing those kinds of projects permanent before year-end.
Uranium Energy acquires Paraguay-based titanium project
The Alto Pará property covers an area of 70,498 ha of land and is located near Itaupu, the second largest hydro-electric dam in the world.
Eldorado finishes Integra Gold acquisition, expands operations in Canada
Deal gives Eldorado full ownership of the Lamaque project near Val-d'Or, Quebec, which is expected to produce 123,000 ounces of gold at all-in sustaining costs of US$634 per ounce over 10 years.
CHARTS: Lithium-rich countries risk missing the boat on electric batteries boom
The need for the metal is expected to triple by 2025, but no all the countries rich in lithium are taking advantage of that trend, as shown in these graphics.
Tesla to build world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Australia
The mega-project will be built in conjunction with French renewable energy firm Neoen and paired with Neoen's existing Hornsdale Wind Farm north of Adelaide.
Banro resumes operations at Namoya after militia violence prompted halt
While the kidnapped drivers have been released it’s still uncertain where they are and what happened to their trucks.
Ghana calls off search for 17 trapped illegal miners
While major global companies are part of Ghana’s mining sector, illegal gold extraction is a chronic issue in the country and deadly accidents are frequent.
Tahoe Resources forced to halt Escobal mine in Guatemala
The Canadian miner said it will take “all legal steps possible” after the country’s Supreme Court suspended the mining licence for its flagship Escobal silver mine.
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.
