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A file picture from March 2017 shows Escondida miners on strike at the world's largest copper mine (AFP)
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Workers strike at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile

Escondida mine strike called by union over unmet demands echoes 44 days of action in 2017 that cost BHP $740m.

FILE PHOTO: A small toy figure and mineral imitation are seen in front of the BHP logo in this illustration taken November 19, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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BHP, Rio Tinto, Qantas to invest $53 million in Australian carbon credit fund

BHP, Rio Tinto and Qantas will invest a total of A$80m ($52.7m) as early-stage investors in an Australian carbon credits fund

People block a highway during a protest against Rio Tinto's lithium mining project, in Belgrade, Serbia, August 10, 2024. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
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Thousands demand halt to Rio Tinto’s lithium project in Serbia

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday demanding a halt to Rio Tinto's lithium project in Western Serbia

A sign saying "Access forbidden to unauthorized persons" is displayed in front of a house bought by Rio Tinto company in the village of Gornje Nedeljice, in the fertile Jadar Valley in western Serbia, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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Residents of Serbia’s lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Thousands are expected to show for a major rally this Saturday in Belgrade, calling for a law to ban lithium mining in Serbia

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Boralex announces the appointment of Ricky Fontaine to its Board of Directors

MONTREAL, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr....

FILE PHOTO: Rio Tinto logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Rio Tinto iced out by investor advocate ACCR over climate stance

Corporate responsibility group pulls support amid fears of Rio Tinto "greenwashing" after miner appealed government's enivronmental reforms.

People gather to protest against Rio Tinto's opening lithium mine near Sabac, in Sabac, Serbia, July 29, 2024. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
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Thousands in Serbia rally against Rio Tinto lithium mine project

Thousands protested in Sabac, Serbia against Rio Tinto's lithium project, fearing environmental harm despite reassurances.

The Kakadu national park will be extended to include the Jabiluka uranium deposit (AFP)
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Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site

Jabiluka uranium deposit to be protected as site incorporated into Kakadu national park, honouring desires of Indigenous Australians to avoid mining.

FILE PHOTO: The Rio Tinto logo is displayed above the global mining group's booth at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 7, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site

Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.

FILE PHOTO: The Rio Tinto logo is displayed above the global mining group's booth at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 7, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Rio Tinto class action over Bougainville mine damage set for October hearing

The mining group is being sued for environmental and social damage caused by the mine in Papua New Guinea it operated in the...

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