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The AI Revolution in Mining: Opportunities and Risks

May 17, 2023

66% of mining companies using AI in 2022 AI worth up to $390 billion in annual savings for copper, iron ore, natural gas, coal and crude oil by 2035 AI improved mining throughput of some companies by 10-20% Artificial Intelligence...

Unlocking the opportunity in mining permits

January 12, 2023

demand for critical minerals could rise six times by 2040 on average it takes 16 years for a new mine to be approved financial premium benefits for ESG mines higher than "traditional" mines governments in the West promising to speed...

Understanding Nickel Prices; What Comes Next

April 14, 2022

Last year, China turned the nickel market on its head after the world’s biggest stainless-steel producer, Tsingshan Holding Group, agreed to supply about 100,000 tonnes of matte (containing approximately 65-75% Ni) to Huayou Cobalt and battery materials maker CNGR Advanced...

An Introduction to Environmental Commodities

August 28, 2021

What are environmental commodities, and how can investors get exposure to this growing market? Carbon credits, carbon offsets, renewable energy credits, weather derivatives, water markets … an increasing number of market mechanisms are now part of the fight against climate change. They...

A Realistic Path for Improved Carbon Performance in Mining

May 14, 2021

The demand for improved environmental and social governance (ESG) continues to intensify. Of the many issues that ESG covers, it is carbon emissions that are receiving the most attention due to the fight to prevent further climate change. For miners,...