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IEA’s roadmap shows difficult journey to net zero: Kemp

In the short term, emissions are on a rising trend, notwithstanding a temporary decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting the world a long way off track to reach zero emissions by 2050.

Reuters | July 30, 2021 | 7:56 am

BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West

The project will help cut carbon emissions by 12% compared…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 7:03 am

Ancient sites, sacred snake raise risks for Australian resources

Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and mythical rainbow serpents are the…

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2021 | 3:16 pm

Copper price: After China ban, Australia had no problem finding new concentrate buyers

China was Australia’s no. 1 customer and in the past…

Frik Els | July 29, 2021 | 10:57 am

China demand powers Fortescue shipments to record, beats annual estimate

Fortescue shipped 49.3 million tonnes of ore in the quarter…

Reuters | July 29, 2021 | 9:40 am

Stanmore gets approval to develop Queensland coal project

The project would be an extension of Isaac Plains, producing up to 2.5 million tonnes per annum of saleable coking coal.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 7:37 am

Fight over nickel assets heats up with BHP’s $258m Noront bid

Offer represents a 69% premium to Noront’s closing price on Monday and is 129% higher than the closing price on May 21, a day before Wyloo’s proposal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2021 | 6:21 am

London judges reverse course to reopen $7bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP

Court has revived case over collapse of the Fundao dam, owned by the Samarco venture between BHP and Vale.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 5:00 am

Russell: Iron ore stumbles as rising supply runs into China steel discipline

Iron ore prices have suffered their worst week for nearly 18 months.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 6:35 pm

Climate scientists begin key report as G20 failed to reach phase-out coal deal

More than 200 of the world's leading climate scientists have begun working on a key report summarizing how Earth's climate has already changed and what to expect in coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2021 | 3:47 am

Lynas posts record revenue on robust demand, shares hit 8-year high

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths on Monday reported record fourth-quarter revenue as demand for the metals it mines that are used in electric vehicles, smartphones, and military equipment spurred prices higher.

Reuters | July 25, 2021 | 3:34 pm

Indigenous trust managing funds from Heathgate Resources under scrutiny

Australian media report that Rangelea Holdings has received over $40 million from Heathgate Resources since 2003 and is not willing to open the books to the public.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2021 | 9:27 pm

What countries would make if they sold their Olympic medals at current metals prices

London-based broker ETX Capital ran the numbers and found that the US would make over $1.14 million.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 24, 2021 | 10:49 am

Great Barrier reef not granted endangered status after Australia lobbied against it

Australia’s pro-fossil fuel government has rejected demands for tougher action on reef preservation, insisting it is already making improvements through a A$3 billion ($2.2 billion) investment program.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2021 | 9:13 am

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IEA’s roadmap shows difficult journey to net zero: Kemp

BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West

Ancient sites, sacred snake raise risks for Australian resources

Copper price: After China ban, Australia had no problem finding new concentrate buyers

China demand powers Fortescue shipments to record, beats annual estimate

Stanmore gets approval to develop Queensland coal project

Fight over nickel assets heats up with BHP’s $258m Noront bid

London judges reverse course to reopen $7bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP

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