In a statement Intel Corp said it has launched a new chip specifically designed for blockchain applications such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs to cash in on the rising usage of cryptocurrencies. Intel’s new chip is slated to ship… Read More ›
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Latest data shows Brazilian government has accelerated the course of the Amazon’s destruction: Mauricio Voivodic
According to the Brazilian government’s annual report, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest soared by 22% in a year to its highest level since 2006, undercutting President Jair Bolsonaro’s assurances that Brazil is curbing illegal logging. Brazil’s space research agency, INPE,… Read More ›
Australia, Germany sign bilateral trade agreement on hydrogen trade
In a significant development, Australia and Germany signed a bilateral partnership on hydrogen production and trade with the aim to facilitate renewable energy-based hydrogen supply chain between the two countries. German economy Minister Peter Altmaier along with German Education and… Read More ›
Indonesia signs $9.8 billion deal for constructing integrated electric battery factory from upstream to downstream
In a significant development South Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a unit of South Korean giant LG Group for a battery investment deal valued at $9.8 billion electric vehicle (EV). The deal, signed on December 18,… Read More ›
Britain’s biggest fund manager with more than $1.55 trillion in AUM, expands push towards low-carbon economy
On Wednesday, Britain’s biggest asset manager said, it plans on increasing the number of companies it assess and engages vis-a-vis climate change, in order to accelerate global efforts to move towards a low-carbon economy. In a statement Legal & General… Read More ›
Rio Tinto trims bonuses of CEO and senior executives following destruction of ancient historic caves
On Monday, in a statement Rio Tinto said it will trim the short-term bonuses of its CEO as well as two other senior executives following a review of the company’s destruction of two historic caves in Australia in May which… Read More ›
Anglo-Swiss mining and commodities giant Glencore launches additional share buyback of up to $1 billion
Glencore has come under investor pressure to boost its shareholder returns; it is also under pressure from U.S. regulators who have raised alleged corruption and bribery charges against the company. On Tuesday, mining and commodities trading giant Glencore stated, it… Read More ›
Mining giant BHP facing class-action lawsuit over Samarco dam in Brazil
BHP has provisioned $650 million in 2018-2019, which was at the lower end of their expectations. On Monday, Melbourne, Victoria-based BHP, formerly known as BHP Billiton, an Anglo-Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum company stated, it has been served with… Read More ›