Norway halts initial deep-sea mining exploration permits
The Norwegian Government has halted its plans to issue deep-sea mining exploration permits, originally scheduled for the first half of…
Mining
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Critical mineral recycling could avoid energy transition shortages
Supply-side demand challenges of mining critical minerals may impact the global pursuit of net zero, a new report suggests, but…
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Treading carefully: industry looks to improve sustainability of mining tyres
From carrying enormously heavy loads to working in some of the toughest environments, often for extended hours, a lot is…
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‘Dark oxygen’ discovery to force environmental regulation on deep-sea mining
The discovery of 'dark oxygen' being produced by polymetallic nodules around 4,000m below sea level is being heralded as a…
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Floating nuclear power plant to provide energy for Russian mining
The Baimsky project’s first of four floating nuclear power plants are set to be commissioned in 2028, according to Vladimir…
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Explainer: what is lithium ‘fingerprinting’?
Scientists in Australia say they have developed a new method of ‘fingerprinting’ lithium, a major breakthrough in tracing the supply…
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Australian miners power ahead with equipment electrification
Mining companies rely heavily on fossil fuels to power their operations, a major contributor to operational costs as well as…
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Navigating net zero: can miners meet their emission reduction targets?
With climate change on everyone’s mind, emission reduction targets have become a major focus of every sector, but especially within…
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Daily Chart: Germany massively underestimates its coal mining emissions
A new study from the think tank Ember suggests that Germany is massively underestimating its emissions from coal mining. According…
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Australia’s push for higher ESG standards in critical minerals industry
The world’s transition towards net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is driving a significant increase in demand for critical minerals such…
