NEO Battery Materials’ silicon nano-coating process being tested for applicability in EVs

NMC to remain the dominant EV battery cathode type until 2030 – report

Fitch expects the NMC chemistry to remain dominant, owing to the superior energy density of high-nickel variations, which improve vehicle range and charging speeds.

MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2021 | 2:58 pm

New underground mine to extend life of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex

Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production.

MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2021 | 1:40 pm

ICBR awards battery recycling pioneer

In 1977 Jacques David began his career in the battery recycling business and quickly became a pioneer in recovering nickel, cobalt and cadmium from Ni-Cd batteries.

MINING.com Editor | September 30, 2021 | 6:00 am

Spectacular copper price rally only gaining momentum

World’s cobalt supply deficit is shrinking, says S&P

Global refined cobalt production is expected to rise 38.5% between 2021 and 2025.

MINING.com Editor | September 29, 2021 | 1:30 pm

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

How the decarbonization megatrend is disrupting mining investment

Large players will likely benefit, Fitch says, from being able to rely on stronger investment capacity, while junior miners may struggle to adapt to the low carbon economy.

MINING.com Editor | September 29, 2021 | 12:17 pm

Germ-killing copper to be installed on Toronto and Vancouver transit

Teck Resources' Copper & Heath program installs copper products on buses, subway cars, and streetcars in the Greater Toronto Area as well as buses and SkyTrains in Metro Vancouver.

MINING.com Editor | September 28, 2021 | 1:54 pm

Mining companies need to be leaders in ESG — report

Being a laggard in any one of the three ESG components will hurt brand reputation and, ultimately, profits, GlobalData analyst says.

MINING.com Editor | September 28, 2021 | 11:49 am

TRCR presents awards at British Columbia Mine Reclamation Symposium

The 44th annual Symposium attracted over 240 delegates ranging from biologists to engineers and geoscientists and representatives from Indigenous communities from throughout western Canada.

MINING.com Editor | September 24, 2021 | 1:08 pm

Value of battery metals in new electric cars surges 177% year-on-year

Lithium hydroxide prices are up 162% year to date and average lithium use per electric vehicle basis, including hybrids, jumped 19.5% year over year.

MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2021 | 11:36 am

DMCC appoints World Diamond Council System of Warranties ambassadors

DMCC appoints World Diamond Council traceability initiative ambassadors

The SoW applies every time a rough or polished diamond changes hands, assuring it originates from a source compliant with universally accepted principles on human and labour rights.

MINING.com Editor | September 22, 2021 | 1:35 pm