Mining

Mining giant announces it will achieve target by ramping up 'transition metals' business while delivering 'responsible stewardship' of its coal assets

New climate target will be achieved by transitioning mining operations to clean energy, improving energy efficiency, developing proprietary carbon capture technology and purchasing offsets, company said

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance delivers has this week delivered its first mine audit, with support from leading corporates

World's largest mining company to exit thermal coal mining within two years and prioritise 'higher quality coking coal' for steelmaking

De Beers and nine of its suppliers and customers to draw up net zero plans in response to growing consumer demand for responsibly sourced diamonds

Plus all the top green business news from around the world this week, including Denmark's new climate law and the Australian mining sector's net zero pledge

Jewellery giant's plan to only use silver and goal from recycled sources will slash its carbon footprint and water usage, moving it closer to a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2025

Legal & General, Aberdeen Standard Investments and Church of England Pensions Board join anti-coal, multi-stakeholder alliance that aims to encourage the phase out of coal by 2050 at the latest.

Transition Pathway Initiative research finds just two companies – Freeport and Grupo Mexico – are on track to keep warming under 2C by 2050

Mining giant unveils strategy for 'climate neutral' growth over the next 10 years as it invests in developing zero carbon aluminium