FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026
It makes it one of only two big South African lenders to close the door on funding for such activities altogether.
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How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production
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China’s coal output edges up in August as mines reopen
Coal production over the first eight months of 2021 was 2.6 billion tonnes, up 4.4% on year.
Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply chain snags
After millions of workers lost jobs last year, the rapid snapback in economic activity has left many businesses short-staffed.
MINExpo highlights digital transformation of mining, need to recruit young talent
Miners needed to step up recruitment of the best and brightest at universities, technical and training colleges.
New Cat 6040 Hydraulic Shovel to meet Tier 4 final and stage V emissions standards
Features an added engine configuration that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit
Exiting coal could free up resources for Teck to accelerate its plans in commodities like copper.
Kutcho Copper expands high-grade BC resource, advances feasibility
The three deposits included in the FS have a combined measured and indicated resource of 22.9 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper and 2.2% zinc.
BHP spent just half a day’s profit looking for copper last year
The company spent just $53 million looking for the metal last year, when it posted record profit of $37.4 billion.