February 17, 2022

China’s renewables boom year poses major challenges to western markets

Balancing reliance on China’s technology providers with local interests is now a key political as well as environmental challenge, says Wood Mackenzie.

February 17, 2022

How to ready your company for AI-driven ESG performance evaluation

The inaugural ‘Responsible Capitalism’ survey in late 2021 found that 88% of institutional investors now see ESG factors as more important than traditional financial metrics when making long-term investment decisions.

February 16, 2022

Tahltan Nation signs distribution deal for Sandvik equipment

Sandvik and Tahltan Nation Development have entered into an agreement to establish TNDC as a reseller of Sandvik mining equipment, parts, tools, and digital solutions for northwestern British Columbia and…

February 15, 2022

Generation Mining, Metis sign agreement for Marathon palladium-copper project

Last month, the company signed a memorandum of agreement with the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation covering the Marathon project.

February 14, 2022

Peru community to restart blockade of Las Bambas mine road

Las Bambas, which produces 2% of the world's copper supply, has said it will have to suspend production on February 20 if the road is not cleared by then.

February 14, 2022

Rio Tinto seals heritage protection plan for iron ore project

The agreement with the Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation will ensure that significant social and cultural heritage values are protected.

February 10, 2022

Codelco seeks sustainable copper certification by 2023

To receive certification, each mine must meet 32​​ sustainability criteria.

February 9, 2022

Brazilian miners set to miss deadline for removal of tailings dams

The Minas Gerais law requires the removal of all dams constructed using the upstream method. Those in breach could have their operating license suspended.

February 9, 2022

Voluntary carbon markets: Here to stay?

In Wood Mackenzie's view, offsets can work effectively as a tool in the decarbonisation toolbox.

February 6, 2022

Tharisa chrome, PGM mine in South Africa to host solar farm

Tharisa, Total Eren and Chariot will collaborate on the development of a solar photovoltaic project to be installed at the Tharisa mine.