World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Friday 6 April 2018 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium World's top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it'll reap little benefit from staying on as a member. read » Venezuelan Catholic Church worried about mining devastation "The church but the entire world is worried about the environmental degradation that unregulated mining activities are causing in the Bolívar and Amazonas states." read » Canadian miner expanding quickly in Mali CanRos' CEO says western Mali has potential for discovering large gold deposits. read » De Beers, Botswana seek fresh expansion of world's richest diamond mine Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana's government, is seeking permission to deepen the Jwaneng mine to 830 meters. read » Future of $700-million Michigan potash project in regulators hands Michigan Potash Co. is closer than ever to start building a potash mine in the state. read » Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated at $103 billion. read » China launches WTO complaint on U.S. tariffs linked to IP issues Beijing has sought consultations with the United States, the first step in a WTO dispute, over its announced tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports. read » Och-Ziff deal isn't final yet as judge weighs `victim' Bid An Och-Ziff unit is due to be sentenced after it pleaded guilty to participating in a bribery conspiracy to help acquire mining assets. read » Gold seen rising as Canadian miner eyes lack of exploration The global industry isn't replacing the reserves it's been mining, according to Stephen Letwin, chief executive officer at Iamgold Corp. read » Singapore-listed Alliance Minerals buys Australian lithium JV partner The transaction is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of the year. read » Six miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident – officials The accident had occurred at the Mindeli mine in Tkibuli, 200 km (124.27 miles) west of the capital Tbilisi. read » India demand up ahead of festival, subdued buying elsewhere This month Indians will be celebrating the annual festival of Akshaya Tritiya, when buying gold is considered auspicious. read » Koza Altin unit, GreenOre to expand drilling for gold in Scotland Koza Altin is one of hundreds of companies seized by the Turkish authorities and is now managed by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund. read » Vedanta copper unit draws ire of movie stars on pollution claims Stars-turned-politicians are lending their voices to protests by neighboring villagers against the plant in Tamil Nadu because of health concerns. read » Zimbabwe wants mining companies to list on local exchange Move aims at boosting investment and local ownership of the country's vast mineral resources. read » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 |[email protected].Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "MINING.com Mining News Digest". You mayunsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Mining News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions”basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose.Any information presented in “Mining News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities.Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read ourcomplete disclaimer.