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Decarbonizing Energy
These are the biggest hurdles on the path to clean energy
Realizing the energy transition poses some major challenges. Could a hybrid approach that leverages fossil fuel energy alongside renewables be the answer?
Circular Economy
Mounting e-waste is harming the planet. Here’s how we solve the problem
Consumers are always chasing the best products, from better cameras to more storage. Yet constant upgrades have created a growing global e-waste challenge.
Mining and Metals
How the mining and metals industry can build resilience post-pandemic
The mining industry could collaborate more effectively to improve environmental, social and governance standards as world moves to a lower-carbon economy.
Mining and Metals
Coal demand has seen its biggest drop since World War II. But it’s not all good news
As some parts of the world switch away from ‘black gold’, countries in Asia could decide if this fossil fuel has a future.
Science
Mining the Moon: How we can avoid conflict in the lunar gold rush
The moon is filled with masses of sought-after resources, like thorium, uranium, Iron and Helium-3. Kings College London Professor, Tony Milligan explains how we can make moon mining fair.
Mining and Metals
Why collaboration will be key to creating the workforce of the future
New technologies could help the mining and metals industry improve safety, productivity and environmental management. How can it prepare its workers and host communities?
Mining and Metals
7 ways the mining sector can prepare for the coming economic era
The mining and metals sector is facing a raft of transformational pressures. Here's how the industry can respond – and strengthen its role in the coming era.
COVID-19
COVID-19 hit commodities hard - these 8 charts show what we can expect
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the price of metals, energy and food, with record lows for oil and highs for gold. Here's the World Bank's forecast for their recovery.
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.
Climate Change
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?