China pledges to cut mining deaths after spate of accidents
Some 129 coal miners have died in accidents in the first seven months of 2022.
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New Colombian govt must exercise caution on reforms – business leader
The Petro administration, which took office on Sunday, has proposed a tax reform bill to Congress that would raise $5.8 billion in 2023 in an effort to increase revenue for anti-poverty programs.
Graphic: Copper speculators anticipate downturn for market and the world
Data shows more funds with bearish positions than bullish copper positions on the London Metal Exchange and COMEX.
Column: Australia’s renewable energy ambitions dwarfed by coal, LNG juggernaut
Australia can become a renewable energy superpower but a dose of realism on the scale and cost of achieving the goals would be welcome, writes Clyde Russell.
Sibanye cuts US palladium mines output forecast after floods
Company now expects its US PGM mines to produce between 445,000-460,000 ounces of platinum and palladium this year, down from 550,000-580,000 ounces expected previously.
Lucara Diamond starts shaft-sinking at $547m Karowe mine expansion
The underground expansion of the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, will extend its productive life until 2040.
Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries
Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.
Indigenous Resource Network launches ownership campaign
INR campaigns to provide loans to encourage Indigenous participation in resource projects.
Antofagasta’s profit slumps on rising costs, Chile drought
It said it remains on track to produce its revised guidance of 640,000-660,000 tonnes of copper for the full year.
