Anglo American to halve indirect emissions by 2040
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) aims to halve its indirect greenhouse gases, known as Scope 3 emissions, by 2040 while it continues to boost the use of renewable energy across its…
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World’s largest miners commit to net zero emissions by 2050
A group of the world’s biggest mining companies have pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with the goals outlined in the Paris…
De Beers sells first traceable diamonds under GemFair
Anglo American’s De Beers, the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value, has sold the first roughs produced under the GemFair program, aimed at removing conflict diamonds from the market…
Mick Davis walks away from Guinea vehicle he founded
Mining veteran Mick Davis has cut ties with Niron Metals, an investment vehicle he co-founded in 2019 to develop Guinea’s Zogota iron ore deposit, previously owned by BSG Resources (BSGR). The former Xstrata boss, who was chair of…
Rupert Resources completes first resource estimate on Ikkari
In less than 18 months from drilling the discovery hole, Rupert Resources (TSXV: RUP) has released its first resource estimate on the Ikkari gold deposit, part of its Rupert Lapland…
De Beers sales show steady rebound in diamond market
De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer by value, said today that it had sold about US$515 million worth of rough diamonds during its latest event, making it the biggest sale…
RANKED: World’s ten biggest copper mining companies
Following the rampant surge in copper prices earlier this year, competition amongst miners to supply the metal vital to the green energy transition is fierce. Global copper supply is dominated…
Quebec’s Nouveau Monde joins Global Battery Alliance
Quebec graphite developer Nouveau Monde Graphite (TSXV: NOU) has joined the Global Battery Alliance, an initiative of the World Economic Forum that aims to establish a circular and sustainable battery…
Anglo American, Salzgitter to jointly advance green steel
Anglo American (LSE: AAL) and German steel producer Salzgitter Flachstahl will work together on decarbonizing the steel sector by exploring ways to reduce carbon emissions. The partners intend to conduct research into…
Anglo American half-year profit best in its 104-year history
The diversified miner reported pre-tax profits of $10.1 billion for the six months to June, more than double what it made in 2020 as a whole.
Glencore names Kalidas Madhavpeddi as new chairman
Miner and commodity trader Glencore (LSE: GLEN) has chosen non-executive director Kalidas Madhavpeddi to replace Tony Hayward as the company’s new chairman, completing a leadership overhaul at the company. Madhavpeddi, a U.S….
Glencore grabs Anglo American, BHP stakes in Cerrejon coal mine
Miner and commodities trader Glencore (LSE: GLEN) is buying out partners Anglo American (LSE: AAL) and BHP’s (ASX, LON, NYSE: BHP; LSE: BHP; ASX: BHP) stakes in the Cerrejón thermal coal…