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. Reuters | August 30, 2022 | 7:45 am
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. Reuters | August 30, 2022 | 7:37 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 6:15 am
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. Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 6:06 am
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. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2022 | 4:20 am
Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 3:46 am
Oil rises to highest in a month amidst global energy crunch Cries of supply shortages continue to come from all corners. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2022 | 4:27 pm
Royal Helium stock balloons on signed supply agreement with space launch company The company said it will be constructing two facilities, in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Staff Writer | August 29, 2022 | 2:40 pm
Southern Silver offers Cerro Las Minitas PEA with $349 million NPV, 60-month payback The PEA puts the gross revenues over 15 years of mining at $3.7 billion. Staff Writer | August 29, 2022 | 12:40 pm