Demand for energy metals “will be massive” Glencore CEO says
At Glencore’s Investor Day in early December, CEO Ivan Glasenberg kicked off his presentation by talking about how the commodities giant is “steering a Paris…
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Commentary: Digging deeper into carbon performance in the mining sector
In the coming decades, the ability to combine massively reduced greenhouse gas emissions with wider business goals will be the hallmark of successful mining companies….
Bluejay Mining grows Greenland footprint
Bluejay Mining (LSE: JAY) has expanded its footprint in Greenland, after securing two new mineral exploration licences surrounding its existing Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project in the…
Rio Tinto’s emissions targets come under fire
Rio Tinto’s (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO) new carbon emissions reduction targets have triggered heated criticism from some investors and environmental groups, with a group led…
Rio Tinto to spend US$1B to reach zero emissions
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO; LSE: RIO) will spend $1 billion over the next five years to reduce its carbon footprint and have net zero greenhouse…
Editorial: Sustainability tops discussions at Davos
In December, Time named Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg its person of the year — the youngest person ever awarded the accolade in the magazine’s…
Siemens to go ahead with Aussie coal mine contract, despite pressure
German engineering giant Siemens will honour a controversial contract to supply signalling systems to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine in Australia, despite being under fire for…
Editorial: Young people unite against climate change
Hundreds of thousands of youth around the globe protested last week against government and corporate inaction on the climate crisis. They congregated in cities on…