Rio to invest $10m in low-carbon steelmaking projects
The mining giant wants to advance its climate partnership with China Baowu Steel.
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Virginia’s Wise County needs to transition out of coal – report
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis says Dominion Energy's Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center is at risk of closure.
Rio Tinto taps finance head as new chief executive
Jakob Stausholm will have to rebuild Rio’s reputation following an international outcry over its destruction of sacred Aboriginal rock shelters.
Iron ore prices on the march again
Futures hit fresh record in China after country's steel industry body in call with Rio TInto says current pricing mechanism "unreasonable."
Ethiopia revokes licences of 63 mining companies
The companies were said to have breached contract rules, failed to renew their licenses, or not made royalty payments.
Condor starts initial site preparation at La India
Total area being cleared is 11.26 hectares and is estimated to be completed in 3 to 4 months.
Freeport CEO sees banner years ahead after gains won in ‘battle’
CEO Richard Adkerson expects copper volumes to expand by 20% and gold by 70% next year, with rising outputs lowering costs.
First Cobalt secures C$10m public funding for refinery
The refinery would become the sole producer of refined cobalt in North America.
Newcrest signs 15-year renewable power deal for Cadia
This deal is expected to deliver an approximate 20% reduction in Newcrest’s greenhouse gas emissions.
