BNP Paribas cracks down on mining clients exposed to coal
The European Union’s biggest bank will no longer provide financing to projects dedicated to the extraction of metallurgical coal.
Latest Stories
Lithium price rout deepens with battery metal now down 75% this year
Chinese prices of lithium carbonate are down 20% so far this month.
Deep-sea mining could severely affect jellyfish populations
Plumes from deep-sea mining could severely affect midwater marine animals.
Millennial leader takes over broke and crime-wracked Ecuador
The 35 year-old president, Daniel Noboa, faces a country where voters recently backed a referendum to restrict gold and copper mining.
Silvercorp Metals sweetens offer for OreCorp
The improved bid values OreCorp at $170m and follows rumors of influential shareholders being unhappy with the original offer.
China shifts approach to fatal coal mining accidents to ensure supply security
In recent times, the prospect of a round of safety inspections in a mining hub like Shanxi would have fueled concerns over disruptions to output.
Global nickel market sees 23,900 metric ton surplus in September – INSG
That compares with a surplus of 15,300 metric tons in August 2023.
Codelco says making progress on key projects, following output hit
The state-owned miner said it has reached a production 'turning point'.
Baffinland ups Mary River iron ore output to 6 million tonnes per year
This positive decision comes only months after the federal government rejected the proposed phase two expansion project at Mary River.