December 3, 2019 2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.
December 3, 2019 Tipping point for electric cars still four years away – report Price of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs has dropped 87% since 2010, but reaching price-parity with internal combustion engines has ways to go.
December 3, 2019 Glencore’s Glasenberg says successor could be in place next year Current chief executive, Ivan Glasenberg, said there was "a good crop of people" but did not offer names.
November 29, 2019 RANKED: Top 10 copper mining projects in the world Russia can lay claim to the globe's largest undeveloped copper project and two island nations also make the top ten ranking.
November 29, 2019 Gold is new obsession for East Europe’s nationalist leaders Poland’s government touted this week its economic might after completing the repatriation of 100 tonnes of the metal.
November 28, 2019 Central banks’ gold buying and repatriation spree Central banks added 156 tonnes of gold to their reserves in Q3, according to the World Gold Council.
November 28, 2019 Environmental watchdog greenlights Metso’s emissions targets Among other things, Metso aims for a 20% reduction in transportation emissions by 2025.
November 27, 2019 Iron ore price: World steel production shrinking US output declines as steelmakers cope with 40% annual decline in prices as anti-dumping effects fade.
November 27, 2019 Portugal’s government under fire over controversial lithium contract The environment minister said this won't stop mining of the metal.
November 26, 2019 Church of England ups ante against anti-climate lobby Ethical investors plan to extend their campaign for miners and other big businesses to stop funding industry associations that block progress on UN goals to curb climate change.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am