Synthetic graphite from industrial waste may be key for next-gen battery systems
German scientists are exploring sustainable synthesis routes for graphite from industrial waste.
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Court halts exploration at Los Andes Copper’s Chile project on potential endangered species impact
The court order relates to the impact on the the habitat of the vizcachas, a small rabbit that is part of the food chain for the Andean cat.
Mining Indaba’s Innovation & Research Battlefield offers grant for solutions to sector challenges
"Quick pitch” event to showcase and fund early-stage innovation, connecting researchers with mining’s largest companies.
Posco to invest $4bn in lithium project in Argentina
The funds will be invested in a project at a salt flat called Salar de Hombre Muerto, located in the border between the northern Salta and Catamarca provinces.
Rio Tinto, Lion Copper and Gold sign deal to advance exploration at Nevada copper assets
Rio will evaluate the potential commercial deployment of its Nuton copper heap leaching technologies developed to deliver increased copper recovery from mined ore.
Australian alumina ban will squeeze Rusal and aluminum
Critical for Rusal and the aluminum market alike is whether other countries follow suit, writes Andy Home.
Zambia’s Mopani halts copper mining at a shaft after accident
All operations at SOB (South Ore Body mine shaft) have been suspended until further notice.
Gold price recovers from worst week since June with inflation risks creeping up
Rising commodities prices are helping underpin bullion's appeal as an inflation hedge.
Osisko Metals confirms expansion potential with Pine Point drilling
The program required to upgrade deposits currently classified as the inferred mineral resource category to the indicated category.
