Rob Hopkins reminds us that the oil our world depends on is steadily running out. He proposes a unique solution to this problem -- the Transition response, where we prepare ourselves for life without oil and sacrifice our luxuries to build systems and communities that are completely independent of fossil fuels.

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Mining for precious metals in space isn't just for Starcraft and Mass Effect fans anymore. Kevin Pereira talks to Dr. Peter Diamandis from the X Prize Foundation and Zero Gravity Corporation to talk about why people like James Cameron are investing.

The goal, trillions, in riches from asteroids, has now been verified. But what obstacles and milestones stand along our twenty-year path? Astronomer and Science Fiction author David Brin lays out some preliminary points to consider.

Rio Tinto's Mine of the Future™ programme will introduce a fleet of new driverless trucks and remote controlled equipment where current site based employees will, in the future, be based in a city thousands of kilometres away. Working from our state-of-the-art Operations Centre in Perth, employees will work like air traffic controllers where they will supervise automated drills, loaders and haul trucks across our Pilbara sites.

Mining Minerals From Seawater

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Unquote"s Francinia Protti-Alvarez interviews Jamie Richards, manager of Foresight Group's Solar Fund about investing in environmental infrastructure, the risk profile and potential returns.

Africa is regarded as a continent of opportunity. Some regarded it as a risky investment, yet others have realised the rewards it offers. ABN's Alishia Seckam and her panel of expert business guests share their experiences in entering African markets.

Africa is regarded as a continent of opportunity. Some regarded it as a risky investment, yet others have realised the rewards it offers. ABN's Alishia Seckam and her panel of expert business guests share their experiences in entering African markets.

Moderated by Kemal Dervis, Vice President & Director of Global Economy and Development, The Brookings Institution.

In past years, transportation, energy and communication investments contributed substantially more to per capita growth than structural policies. What winning models and partnerships are accelerating infrastructure investment?