May 20, 2022

McMaster University, USNC, GFP sign MOU to study deployment of micro modular reactor

Partnership is an important step in the launch of the university's SMR feasibility study.

May 20, 2022

Skyharbour buys into Rio Tinto’s Russell Lake uranium project

The Canadian explorer has secured an initial 51% stake in Russell Lake, located next to its Moore property in Saskatchewan.

May 19, 2022

Woodside shareholders back BHP petroleum merger

Deal creates a top ten global independent oil and gas producer worth $40 billion, with assets in Australia, the US, Mexico, Senegal and Trinidad.

May 18, 2022

MKS PAMP first precious metals refinery to set SBTi-approved carbon emissions reduction targets

The company has committed to reducing absolute scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.

May 18, 2022

Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal

With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand.

May 18, 2022

How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.

May 17, 2022

Metals scarcity could slow energy transition

Solar panel market penetration requires hundreds of millions oz. more silver production, VRIC hears.

May 17, 2022

Forrest back at Fortescue helm to speed clean energy push

Andrew Forrest will become executive chairman of a combined Fortescue Group and also lead the metals business for an interim period.

May 16, 2022

Steel industry emissions to decline 30% by 2050 — report

Steel is a challenging sector to decarbonise. However, evolving green steel goals are altering the supply landscape and steelmakers are under pressure from stakeholders.

May 16, 2022

How the new Latin America left is seeking a greener future

The greener hue of the new leaders contrasts with the old guard "resource nationalists," who have typically sought tight state control of energy and metals.