EU announces Critical Raw Minerals Act
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive set of actions to ensure the EU’s access to a secure, diversified, affordable, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.
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Artemis Gold obtains BC Mines Act Permit for Blackwater Mine
Major construction activities to commence as planned in 1Q23.
Members of the International Copper Association pledge to tackle carbon emissions to achieve net zero by 2050
Member companies of the International Copper Association have collectively aligned to pursue net zero emissions in scopes one and two by 2050, with interim goals at 2030 and 2040.
Weir’s emissions reduction targets approved by SBTi
The targets cover greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Weir’s own operations (scope 1 and 2) and value chains (scope 3).
Thiess strengthens climate commitments with interim emissions reduction targets
The group intends to have 85% of Thiess operated light vehicles to be hybrid or battery electric by 2030 and cut reduction of Scope 3 emissions from diesel combustion by 25% in the Thiess operated fleets by 2035.
Enteq Technologies qualifies alternative to traditional RSS technology in Norway field trials
Enteq Technologies has successfully drilled 100 m in granite during field trials, qualifying its game-changing alternative to traditional rotary steerable systems.
Technology Minerals provides an update on Cameroon Licences
Cameroon exploration permits have been validated and granted to Technology Minerals.
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Vale begins reusing tailings at Carajá dam using equipment with zero CO2 emissions
Vale has begun commissioning the Gelado project in Carajás, Brazil, which will produce high-quality pellet feed by reusing the tailings that have been deposited in the Gelado dam since 1985.
BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi
BHP is trialling the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to help power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia.
Fountain Head Gold Project receives environmental approval
PNX Metals Limited has advised environmental approval has been granted for its 100% owned Fountain Head Gold Project, located in the Pine Creek region of the Northern Territory, Australia.
trajectorE partners with carbon neutral mining developer
trajectorE has commenced a new project with Foran Mining Corp. to support the development of Canada’s first carbon-neutral copper mine, located in Saskatchewan.
Sibanye-Stillwater receives environmental permit for Keliber lithium project
Sibanye-Stillwater has provided an environmental permit update at its Keliber lithium project in Finland.
GBA launches world’s first Battery Passport proof of concept
The Global Battery Alliance has launched the proof of concept for its Battery Passport at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos.
Tertiary Minerals receives EPB approval for Zambian copper project
Tertiary Minerals has secured environmental approval for its Mushima North Copper project in Zambia.
GBA launches human rights and child labour indices
The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) has launched its human rights index and child labour index for the Battery Passport.