Copper and cobalt mining is “wrecking lives” in the DRC, finds Amnesty International
Increasing global demand for the metals comes at the cost of forcible evictions and human rights abuses in the DRC.
15 September 2023
15 September 2023
Increasing global demand for the metals comes at the cost of forcible evictions and human rights abuses in the DRC.
The increased financing will support the expansion of the Motheo mine from 3.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 5.2mtpa by the end of December next year.
As a deal consideration, Jaguar has issued 6,331,713 common shares to Iamgold subsidiary AGEM.
The autonomous transport solution will be built on Volvo’s premium truck range and its in-house-developed virtual driver.
Global industry leaders are embracing ESG issues but diverging reporting standards pose a challenge to corporate sustainability.
H2 Green Steel will supply green steel produced at its plant in Boden, Sweden, to Volvo from mid-2026.
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