Investors urge mining giants to take more account of future climate risk

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Four major groups issue guide to help investors encourage mining companies to follow more environmentally sustainable strategies

Several major investor groups will today unveil a joint guide encouraging mining companies to follow more sustainable strategies and avoid long term climate change risks. The guide, which will be published...

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