Mining

Banks and investment funds have provided $595 billion in financing to firms involved in agribusiness and mining in tropical forest areas since 2020, according to a new report by the Forests & Finance coalition.

Banks have invested close to $600 billion into firms linked to tropical deforestation since 2020

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Banks and investment funds have provided $595 billion in financing to firms involved in agribusiness and mining in tropical forest…

As many as two thirds of the mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing 'significant' physical water risk, according to a new report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).

Around two thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide at risk of water stress

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As many as two thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing ‘significant’ physical water risk,…

Major oil and gas companies are planing to increase their upstream production over the coming years, despite public commitments to support the low-carbon transition, new research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) at the London School of Economics and Political Science has found.

Oil and gas firms planning to ramp up production despite climate commitments, study finds

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Major oil and gas companies are planning to increase their upstream production over the coming years, despite public commitments to…

The level to which oil & gas operators as well as diversified mining firms, are implementing decarbonisation strategies 'varies widely', according to the latest Net Zero Strategies (NZS) assessments from the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre.

Fossil fuel and mining decarbonisation strategies vary widely, says TPI Centre

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The level to which oil & gas operators as well as diversified mining firms, are implementing decarbonisation strategies ‘varies widely’,…

Envision Energy connects first AI wind turbine at inaugural project in Australia

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Envision Energy has grid-connected its first AI wind turbine prototype at its inaugural project in Australia – Fortescue’s Nullagine Wind Project…

Short-term and operational issues are among the top concerns for mining and metals businesses, with sustainability dropping down the list of priorities, a new study by EY has found.

Sustainability drops down the list of priorities for the mining and metals sector

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Short-term and operational issues are among the top concerns for mining and metals businesses, with sustainability dropping down the list…

The Australian government has committed AU$1.1 billion toward the production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and e-fuels.

Australia’s government commits to production of low carbon liquid fuels

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The Australian government has committed AU$1.1 billion toward the production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), including renewable diesel, sustainable…

Human activities such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural land has had a massive impact on natural land carbon stocks, a study by researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has found.

Human impact has reduced natural land carbon stocks by 24%

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Human activities such as deforestation and the expansion of agricultural land has had a massive impact on natural land carbon…

Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability

Recycling lithium batteries can power a sustainable future, study claims

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Recycling lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable secondary source of lithium, supporting both a circular economy and ensuring long-term sustainability…