September 14, 2020 US seeks to lower Russian uranium imports to boost domestic mining The Commerce Department has inked a draft agreement with Russia to reduce uranium imports over the next 20 years.
September 11, 2020 Aluminum producers’ race to go green may fracture market Tesla is ordering giant aluminium casting presses for its assembly line in Germany.
September 10, 2020 BHP 30% by 2030 emissions reduction target fails to impress The miner has not set goals to cut its Scope 3 emissions — those indirectly generated by end-users.
September 9, 2020 Oil market buckles under pressure of pandemic’s second wave Some of the largest producers in the Middle East are slashing prices for their barrels, signaling a lack of confidence in the recovery.
September 9, 2020 South Africa’s power cuts weigh on miners’ investment decisions Power supply disruptions from Eskom could have a bearing on mining companies' growth.
September 8, 2020 Helium is soaring on red-hot demand, shrinking supply Like gold, helium is an important but finite resource, and new large helium deposits are becoming fewer and farther between.
September 8, 2020 Mining ‘green metals’ may increase pressure on key biodiversity areas – study Researchers found that mining metals for a clean energy transition creates further pressure on the biodiversity located in mineral-rich landscapes.
September 6, 2020 Beijing may be more addicted to coal than oil In most countries, the chief objective is to minimize reliance on coal. In China, however, bureaucrats are more preoccupied with self-sufficiency.
September 1, 2020 Trump scales back limits on toxic waste from coal power plants Electricity companies will have more time and flexibility to treat power plant wastewater that contains mercury, arsenic and other toxic heavy metals.
Rio Tinto’s fourth-quarter iron ore, copper output beat estimates Despite the comeback performance, Rio Tinto is still in danger of losing the top producer spot to Brazil's Vale. January 20, 2026 | 02:08 pm
