EXPLAINER: UN nature summit puts industry on alert to disclose more
Mining companies are concerned about the central goal of the COP15 talks - to set aside 30% of Earth's land and ocean areas for conservation by 2030.
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Tharisa raises $32m via bond issue for Zimbabwe mine construction
Tharisa had planned to raise $50 million to partly fund the building of its 70%-owned Karo platinum mine in Zimbabwe.
New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire
Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.
Banks have loopholes to keep financing coal, study says
A survey of 25 European banks by nonprofit ShareAction reveals the industry is also underreporting its support of high-carbon sectors.
BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox
BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also taking an equity position, develop technologies that can curb energy use in the mining sector.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce worried about government negotiations with First Quantum Minerals
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce expressed concern over the “erratic turn” the negotiations between the government and First Quantum Mineral have taken.
Developing a supply chain for silicon key to Australia’s energy independence — report
A PwC Australia report says that increasing the in-country production of silicon is the first step for Australia to develop its own capability and capacity in the solar cell supply chain.
Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law
Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.
Peru protesters threaten to halt Antapaccay, Bambas: Republica
Demonstrators have threatened to stop work at Glencore’s Antapaccay and MMG’s Las Bambas copper mines in protest against Peru's new president.
