Base metals demand expected to benefit from green revolution – report
A report by the CRU Group states that EVs and renewables are expected to support the demand for zinc, copper, and nickel.
Valentina Ruiz Leotaud
Valentina is a Venezuela-born multimedia and multi-platform journalist. She has +10 years of work experience covering local and international news for different media outlets and platforms. She has worked for the University of British Columbia, MINING.com, Observer Media Group, Next One Productions, Ven Al Cine [Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures social media property in Venezuela], Union Radio, among others. She holds a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of British Columbia and was a fellow of the International Reporting Program. She is based in Vancouver.
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Dodging high-risk areas does not guarantee clean metals supply chain — report
According to European law firm Fieldfisher, avoiding high-risk areas does not guarantee every operator in the supply chain will be free from links to unethical or illegal activity.
Restoration efforts need to consider cumulative toxicity of mine pollutants – research
US-based researchers say it is important to track the combined toxicity of individual metals because it is their cumulative impact that actually affects ecosystems.
Researchers, consortium to push for higher uptake of lead batteries
UK-based scientists are developing advanced models that allow for predictions on lead battery behaviour for utility grid storage.
New Peruvian president to deal with dozens of mining-related conflicts
The Ombudsman Office reported that over 64% of the 191 social conflicts registered in recent months in Peru are linked to social and environmental concerns related to mining operations.
EPA says PolyMet’s copper-nickel mine in Minnesota may affect Wisconsin’s, Fond du Lac’s water quality
Toronto-based PolyMet Mining said it disagrees with the EPA’s new conclusion.
Cerrejón lifts force majeure caused by blockades
Colombian coal mine Cerrejón, owned by BHP, Anglo American and Glencore, will be gradually resuming operations and approved the export of 60,000 tonnes of coal.
Bonanza gold deposits form the same way soured milk does – research
Researchers from McGill University solved the paradox of ultrahigh-grade or bonanza gold formations.
Four agreements signed at first pre-consultation for Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine
One of the agreements calls for an independent investigator to carry out a study on the cultural and spiritual impact of the Escobal mine on the Xinka people.
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Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials
The European Commissioner for Internal Market called on member states to boost partnerships with resource-rich countries and explore sustainable mining in the EU.