Coal plant moratorium pushed by UK, Canada in letter to G20
China is working to add almost 100 gigawatts of new capacity powered by the polluting fuel.
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Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity
The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.
Tirupati eyes 8% of global graphite market after Mozambique acquisitions
The company plans to start producing 50,000 metric tons of graphite next year in Mozambique.
Australia to add to priority critical minerals by year-end
Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.
Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study
Research shows that children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as those living in other parts of the country.
Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO
Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.
Anglo and Teck underline mining retreat as China dampens profits
Anglo reported a more than 40% fall in underlying earnings to $5.1bn, while Teck posted an even sharper drop in Q2 profit of over 50% to C$1.48 billion ($1.1bn).
Teck cuts copper guidance on lower output at QB2
QB2 is the first step in Teck’s plan to grow its copper footprint and implies extending the aging deposit’s life by 28 years.
Fortescue sees annual iron ore shipments rising
The world's fourth-largest iron ore miner expects to ship between 192 million metric tonnes (Mt) and 197 Mt of the steel-making commodity in the year.
