Water from near-earth asteroids could fuel space mining
A new study suggests that there are about 1,000 water-rich asteroids closer to earth than to the moon.
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RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal
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British Columbia’s municipalities to work with resource industry on climate change
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Rio Tinto cancels plans to sell or take public its Canadian iron ore unit
Miner failed to settle on a suitable price with potential buyers.
Australia trims outlook for commodities peak as prices weaken
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Peru’s environmental regulator imposes new controls on Las Bambas’ trucks
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Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres
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