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Oil and Gas
World has already passed ‘peak oil’, BP figures reveal
A new report from BP has shown that the world has already passed “peak oil” demand, and that demand for it could fall as much as 50% over the next 20 years.
COVID-19
How has the mining industry responded to COVID-19?
From health and safety to building better relationships with local communities, here's how the mining sector is building back better from the pandemic.
Mining and Metals
Doctor Copper: this Canadian mining company explains how the red metal fights COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus survives for less than four hours on copper surfaces, compared to up to three days on plastic and stainless steel.
Mining and Metals
Could copper help fight COVID-19? Three lessons from Chile
Chile has long led the world in copper-based innovation, using the metal’s antiviral properties to develop products from disinfectant to children’s clothes. When the pandemic came, it was...
The Ocean
Deep-sea minerals could meet the demands of battery supply chains – but should they?
Deep-sea mining has attracted controversy due to concerns of potential damage to delicate ecosystems before scientists have had chance to assess what is at stake.
Mining and Metals
How data can help mining companies tackle their trust deficit
Mining companies say their number-one risk is a lack of trust from local communities. A new report shows how better use of data can help close this gap.
The Great Reset
Is this the moment we put heavy industry on a path to net zero? This week's Great Reset podcast
Heavy industry and transport emit one-third of CO2 emissions. As the world struggles out of the COVID crisis, can we get them on a path to net-zero?
SDG 13: Climate Action
Tackling the harder-to-abate sectors: join the conversation on 7 July
Reducing emissions from transport and heavy industry is crucial to a zero-carbon future. Find out more at the Virtual Industry Transition Day on 7 July.
Circular Economy
Aluminium can help to build the circular economy. Here's how
A circular economy could reduce emissions from the production of key materials by 40% in 2050 - and aluminium has a big role to play in this transition.
Migration
Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic
Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene practice – a practice known as WASH – is vital in reducing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in developing countries.
Global Governance
UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade
A report by Carbon Brief shows that a steady decline in emissions meant the UK has recorded carbon levels so low they were last seen in 1888
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This metal-based material could revolutionise soft robots
Researchers combined metals such as platinum, with ash. This has improved functionality while maintaining foldability and remaining lightweight,
Environment and Natural Resource Security
How volcanoes can teach us a thing or two about renewable energy
Rare metals such as neodymium, niobium and dysprosium that are essential to the production of wind turbines and electric cars, are mines from volcanoes.
Mining and Metals
This is why we use gold as currency
From its relatively low melting point to its yellow hue, gold possesses a combination of unique properties that set it apart from every other element in the periodic table.
Mining and Metals
The digital revolution will transform the steel industry
Manufacturers face a huge opportunity to use digital technology to improve efficiency, customer service, inventory levels and profits