Scientists propose using CO2 to create Martian fuel
An updated chemical process could cheaply bring astronauts back from Mars and help mitigate climate change.
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Newcrest sees drop in costs, higher copper output
Newcrest expects to produce around 2 million ounces of gold a year until at least 2030.
Zijin’s lithium foray adds to China’s push for battery materials
Zijin shares jumped as much as 8.8% in Hong Kong on Monday, and are up 17% this year.
In a world fighting climate change, fossil fuels take revenge
The cost of coal has surged above $200 a tonne, surpassing the 2008 peak during the last commodity boom, and natural gas in Europe and Asia is at an all time high.
Lithium deal shows China’s accelerating race for battery metals
Lithium has gotten so hot that even China’s gold miners want a slice of the market, sky high valuations and all.
International Nickel Study Group forecasts rising nickel demand in 2022
Exports of unprocessed nickel ore from Indonesia, the world’s top nickel miner, ceased in January 2020, due to a government-imposed ban.
World’s top copper projects by capex — report
Global copper mine production is set to expand by 7.8% y-o-y in 2021 as a result of multiple new projects coming online, says Fitch.
Samarco obtains extended creditor protection
Samarco filed for bankruptcy protection in April after failing to restructure 50 billion reais ($9.06 billion) in debt.
Ganfeng raises lithium metal prices amid power crunch
The Chinese company also cited higher costs for raw materials such as lithium carbonate for the price increase.
