Drumbeat grows louder for BHP to exit petroleum

BHP's decision to spend $802 million on oil projects in the US Gulf of Mexico - just days before a new report that issued dire warnings about human contribution to climate change - has ratcheted up pressure from some investors.

Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 4:30 am

Alrosa’s profit jumps on higher diamond prices

The market is recovering faster than we predicted, the diamond miner said.

Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 4:00 am

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2021 | 3:00 am

CATL looks to raise $9 billion to expand lithium-ion battery production

Chinese battery giant said it was planning a fundraising for six projects around China and Europe.

Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:11 pm

Australian probe to put spotlight on sexual harassment at mining camps

Women make up roughly one in five workers and critics say recreation facilities have become hubs for drinking alcohol and created poor camp cultures.

Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:02 pm

Diving for Metals: Visualizing Deep Sea Mining

Reserves are estimated to be worth anywhere from $8 trillion to more than $16 trillion.

Visual Capitalist | August 12, 2021 | 9:45 pm

Palladium’s rally threatened by automakers’ pivot to platinum

Palladium has trounced its fellow major precious metals platinum and gold over the last few years.

Bloomberg News | August 12, 2021 | 4:20 pm

Engineers disciplined 7 years after Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia

Engineers and Geoscientists B.C Panel two engineers demonstrated unprofessional conduct in the course of their work at the mine.

MINING.com Editor | August 12, 2021 | 2:40 pm

China nickel price jumps as stockpiles drop near record lows

Shanghai nickel up nearly 5% as warehouses empty out and refined supply slumps in world's largest market.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 12, 2021 | 12:58 pm

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