Canada taps mediator to craft deal to end strike at ports
Minister Seamus O’Regan said negotiators have made progress toward a deal to end a strike by dockworkers at some of Canada’s busiest ports.
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BHP and Vale square off in London court
Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fines over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil.
Renewable-energy analysis startup Orennia raises $19 million in funding
Orennia's CEO Brook Papau says the funds will allow the Calgary-based firm to double in size over the next 12 months.
Russia, other BRICS nations planning new gold-backed currency
The Russian Embassy in Kenya declared that "the BRICS countries are planning to introduce a new trading currency, which will be backed by gold.”
Calibre on the front foot with third quarterly production record
In the June quarter, Calibre produced 68,776 oz. gold, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refinery
The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.
A showdown in Jamaica is deciding the fate of the deep ocean
As the International Seabed Authority meets in Kingston this week, it will be writing rules for deep sea mining that threatens the very ecosystems in need of preservation.
Concentration of critical minerals’ supply intensifies despite diversification efforts
Concentration of supply intensified for some critical minerals in 2022, despite US and Europe's efforts to diversify and reduce reliance on China.