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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

Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report

Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital.

MINING.com Editor | July 7, 2021 | 2:44 pm

Australia’s Minerals Council sets down code to stamp out sexual harassment

Australia's top mining industry body on Wednesday set out a code for its members to eliminate sexual harassment, after several incidents in Western Australia state renewed focus on the issue.

Reuters | July 7, 2021 | 8:04 am

Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana

The 3.2 million tonnes per annum Motheo open pit mine could help Botswana curb its dependence on diamond mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2021 | 6:59 am

Top Australian coal mines are spewing more methane than rivals

For every tonne of coal produced in the Bowen Basin region in Queensland state, an average of 7.5 kg of the potent greenhouse gas is released.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2021 | 10:01 am

Australian coal miners recapitalise, eye BHP assets and other M&A

Buoyed by a rebound in the price of coal, miners are dusting off expansion plans and raising capital for new projects and acquisitions.

Reuters | July 6, 2021 | 7:57 am

Fortescue produces first green iron ore, part of carbon neutrality goal

The company has produced both green iron and green cement in trials that are part of its goal to be a top player in the renewable energy market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 7:02 am

AngloGold names ex-BHP exec Calderon as new CEO

Appointment of the Colombian expert ends a nearly year-long head hunt that has weighed on the shares of the No. 3 gold miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2021 | 3:52 am

Newcrest reports seismic event at Cadia

The seismic event is expected to have no impact to gold or copper production in fiscal year 2022.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 5, 2021 | 1:31 pm

The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

Despite gold's price slump, strong copper and iron ore prices lifted MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 most valuable miners to a new record high of $1.35 trillion.

MINING.com Editor | July 2, 2021 | 12:00 pm

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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

Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report

Australia’s Minerals Council sets down code to stamp out sexual harassment

Sandfire granted licence for copper mine in Botswana

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