A 51-year-old era of global economics may be dying a slow death
Swiss Re has been above-consensus on price growth and below it on growth calls.
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Rusal recommends first dividend in five years
The world's largest aluminum producer outside China boosted its January-June core earnings by 37% to $1.8 billion amid higher aluminum prices.
Development banks under pressure to compensate harmed communities
A rise in complaints about projects has prompted activists to push development banks to contribute to compensation.
Harmony Gold drops on profit slump, tough mining conditions
Company paused a project to extend the mine life at its Tshepong operations, citing tough mining conditions and low grades.
Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations
The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.
New aluminum-sulphur battery developed to lower cost of energy storage
In a paper published in the journal Nature, the researchers explain that the new battery architecture uses aluminum and sulphur as its two electrode materials.
BHP urged to step up climate advocacy by shareholder activists
New shareholder resolution calls on the company to help lobby for a new emissions trading scheme and for phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.
Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion
The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
Oil rises to highest in a month amidst global energy crunch
Cries of supply shortages continue to come from all corners.
