September 20, 2020

Colloids may be key to effective reclamation efforts at inactive mine sites

Research at the Cluff Lake uranium mine site reveals that colloids need to be monitored because they may form contaminating sediments.

September 18, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Trump says ‘no politics’ in Pebble; BHP knew of heritage site concerns; Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain

September 16, 2020

Cobalt price rally boosts MINING.COM EV Metal Index

Stockpiling by China's State Reserve Bureau "could mark a point where cobalt prices begin a sustained rise".

September 16, 2020

Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain

If the US were to increase its investment in raw materials and promote EV adoption, it could overtake Japan and China in 2025, says new report.

September 16, 2020

First Quantum stock surges – expects no more covid disruptions

The Cobre Panama mine, which was shut in early April by order of Panama's health ministry, has not had any covid-19 cases on site since May.

September 16, 2020

Are batteries the trade war China’s already won?

The global battery market will be worth about $116 billion a year by 2030.

September 16, 2020

Russia considers mineral extraction tax rise

Russia is considering tripling the mineral extraction tax on metals and fertiliser producers to raise revenues, although the Kremlin said no decision had yet been taken.

September 15, 2020

Atlantic Nickel to invest $335 million in Brazil

Company will invest starting in 2026 to build an underground nickel sulphide mine in Brazil's Bahia state.

September 13, 2020

China’s Envision eyes France for new EV battery factory

Envision entered the EV battery market by acquiring AESC from Nissan Motor Co two years ago.

September 13, 2020

Accelerated carbonation of mining waste may be used to recover cobalt, nickel

Researchers were able to achieve the equivalent of 30 years of passive carbonation of mine tailings within four weeks.