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BHP to invest US$400 million to address climate change
BHP will US$400 million to develop technologies to reduce emissions from its own operations and those generated from the use of its resources.
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Mines & vehicle OEMs join forces to develop cleaner, safer vehicles
The International Council on Mining and Metals, or ICMM, together with leading suppliers have announced an ambitious plan to make mining vehicles cleaner and safer.
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Industry trend analysis – mining investment gets smart
BMI Research recently hosted a webinar on the global mining investment outlook, 'This Time's Different: Mining Investment Gets Smart'.
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Copper project developments to pick up as prices rise
Global copper mine production will experience steady growth over the next few years, supported by markets with low operating costs and improving copper prices...
International
BMI Research: continued strength depends on restraint
BMI Research is a unit of the Fitch Group.
In 2017, miners posted strong financial results across the board, driven by higher metal prices. As the industry...
Business and policy
What South African mining shares should you buy as an investment?
BHP Billiton, DRDGold, Pan African Resources, Impala Platinum, Wescoal and platinum ETFs look a good buy as an investment.
AUTHOR: Peter Major, Mining Director at Cadiz Corporate...
Central Africa
Mining M&A deals: divestment to dominate in 2016 says EY
Mining M&A (merger and acquisition) activity in the sector in 2016 will be shaped by financial distress, with divestments expected to pick up pace...
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BHP Billiton downgraded by S&P
The ASX and JSE share price of mining major BHP Billiton fell on Tuesday after ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) lowered the miner’s...
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Samarco executives temporarily step down to plan defence
The Samarco Mineração SA Board of Directors have accepted requests made by CEO Ricardo Vescovi and Operations Director, Kleber Terra, for a temporary withdrawal...
International
BHP Billiton writes down billions of dollars against onshore US assets
BHP Billiton expects to recognise an impairment charge of approximately US$4.9 billion post-tax (or approximately $7.2 billion pre-tax) against the carrying value of its...
