BHP completes its first refuelling of a ship with biofuel

The mining giant is exploring the use of bunker fuels such as liquefied natural gas and biofuels to replace fuel oil, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 40% when shipping its products.

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 7:46 am

Philippines lifts nine-year ban on new mines to boost revenues

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to investments.

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 7:41 am

Barrick maintains annual outlook despite drop in quarterly output

Company forecast higher output in the second half of the year as ramps up some operations.

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 7:36 am

Glencore faces shareholders revolt over CEO’s pay

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis is pushing investors to vote against the company’s plans to pay Gary Nagle up to $10.4 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2021 | 7:03 am

Nouveau Monde launches climate action plan to achieve carbon neutrality

The Canadian miner said it wants to achieve a zero-carbon footprint at both its Phase 1 anode materials plant and its Matawinie graphite project in Québec.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 15, 2021 | 6:10 am

Iconic Minerals ready for permitting Bonnie Claire lithium project

The Vancouver-based miner says quartz-rich volcanic tuffs containing anomalous amounts of lithium occur within the Sarcobatus Valley, where Bonnie Claire is located.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 15, 2021 | 6:06 am