Graphene “nano-origami” creates tiniest microchips ever
Researchers believe this next generation of microchips could lead to computers and phones running thousands of times faster.
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MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.
Polyus switches 90% of its energy consumption to renewables
Company expects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 by almost half.
Silver price to reflect metal’s role as store of value, Moody’s says
The credit ratings firm has set a price sensitivity range of $17-$21/oz for silver.
Taseko raises $200m to fund Florence copper project
The miner said when fully ramped up, Florence will produce 40,000 tonnes of high quality cathode copper annually for the US domestic market.
Tesla investment to position Indonesia as EV battery production hub – report
Reports suggest Tesla would submit a proposal to the Indonesian government for the establishment of a battery production facility in the country.
US mining M&A deals total $1.74bn in Q4 – report
This value marked a decrease of 50.1% over the previous quarter.
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing
Australia blocks South32 coal mine expansion
New South Wales Commission concerned about Dendrobium's proposed mine design.
US mines produced $82.3 billion in minerals in 2020 – report
The principal contributors to metal production were gold (38%), copper (27%), iron ore (15%) and zinc (6%).
India to invest in foreign uranium mines
India’s NTPC seeks overseas uranium mine financing to secure fuel for a massive nuclear power expansion targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.