December 4, 2019

European Investment Bank explains divestment from unabated fossil fuels

The EIB wants to focus on promoting solar energy projects in Spain and climate action investments in Latin America.

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.