March 21, 2024

Push for ESG price premiums may reshape global critical minerals markets

Are customers willing to pay more for low-carbon nickel? Some analysts say yes — under certain conditions.

March 21, 2024

Glencore halts major zinc-lead mine in Australia after heavy rainfall

The suspension could exacerbate a tightened supply of zinc concentrates.

March 20, 2024

Australian coal miners woo private capital as banks get leery

Australian coal producers are increasingly dabbling in high-interest private loans as lenders look to replace reluctant banks that are held back by ESG concerns. 

March 20, 2024

Perseus gets key OreCorp shareholders on side with sweetened offer

Perseus seeks to beat out Canadian rival Silvercorp Metals in acquiring the Africa-focused gold explorer.

March 20, 2024

Gold nanoclusters help remove toxic chemicals from wastewater

A scientific team at Flinders University has discovered a novel way to degrade and potentially remove toxic organic chemicals, including azo dyes, from wastewater.

March 20, 2024

Glencore’s carbon emissions jumped 8.8% in 2023, reveals new climate plan

Increase was a consequence of expanding coal production and restarting an oil refinery in South Africa.

March 19, 2024

South32 withdraws Australian manganese output forecast as cyclone shuts major mine

A cyclone disrupted operations at its Groote Eylandt Mining unit.

March 19, 2024

Rio Tinto to invest $350 million in Argentina lithium project

Rio is working to begin production by the end of the year at Rincon.

March 19, 2024

Coal, oil, gas resources should remain in the ground to reach Paris Agreement goals – study

In a paper published in the journal Nature Communications, UB scientists present a global atlas of unburnable oil.

March 19, 2024

AngloGold Ashanti maintains output forecast after flooding at Australia mine

The company says it expects to meet its output target of up to 2.79 million ounces this year despite flooding at the Tropicana mine.