Mining

Tech giant pledges to crack down on minerals mined in Democratic Republic of Congo and commits to greater transparency

Company says planned mine could supply up to a quarter of the world's energy storage market with more powerful, longer-lasting batteries

Lone Pine Resources says the Government of Quebec breached trade rules by passing a bill revoking all fracking permits in its territory

Emptying the world's vaults is one way to stretch gold supplies for decades. But here's a better long-term solution

Mining giant has reinforced its licence to operate with new project decision-making process that includes sustainability impacts from the outset

Carbon Disclosure Project finds companies that report water risk are more likely to perform well financially

The United Nations Environment Programme today issued a major report analysing the economic risks and opportunities caused by climate change

Minamata Convention commits 140 countries to banning a raft of mercury-containing products, including energy-efficient bulbs and batteries

Mining giant's head of sustainable development and energy claims to be a member of the 'knitted high fibre brigade'

Campaigners slam new regulations for allowing firms to declare they do not know where controversial minerals were sourced from