Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead
South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.
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St Barbara rejects Silver Lake’s new offer for Leonora assets
St Barbara cited a lack of synergies in rejecting gold producer Silver Lake's revised offer for the Western Australia assets.
Zijin halts copper production at a Tibet mine after accident
Contact with six workers was lost when a lift cage fell during the construction of shafts in the drainage system.
Developer of Alaska’s Pebble mine raises ongoing concerns
Northern Dynasty would require additional financing in order to progress any material expenditures at the copper and gold project.
Platinum facing biggest deficit in years as carmakers snap up metal
Automakers are now shifting from palladium to platinum to save money.
Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden
The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country.
Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable
New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable.
Pembridge Resources shares collapse on Minto mine halt
Stock tanked as Pembridge disclosed it was assessing its ability to stay in business due to the suspension of the copper-gold mine in Canada.
Newcrest Mining accepts $19.2 billion Newmont takeover deal
A deal would likely mark the apogee of a furious five-year consolidation among the world’s largest gold miners.
