World’s top battery maker CATL grabs stake in DRC cobalt-copper miner
The world's top battery maker is taking an almost 25% stake in CMOC Group, formerly known as China Molybdenum.
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Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost
The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical field.
Protesters in Peru target Hochschild’s largest mine
Hochschild did not say if production had been affected, but noted protesters are blocking the entrance to the Inmaculada mine since Oct. 27.
Sibanye-Stillwater may cut thousands of jobs at gold mines in South Africa
The miner will enter into consultations with stakeholders, which could impact 1,959 employees and 465 contractors.
Brazil’s CSN net profit drops 82% in Q3
The bottom line came in at 238 million reais, while its EBITDA fell 37% to 2.714 billion reais.
Record central bank buying lifts global gold demand, WGC says
Buying by central banks in the third quarter took their purchases for the year to 673 tonnes, more than the total purchases in any full year since 1967.
Responsible Minerals Initiative cuts ITSCI from approved traceability list
ITSCI is a private sector scheme monitoring tin, tantalum and tungsten mines in Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi for human rights abuses.
Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices
New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.
MKS PAMP, Breitling partner to promote responsible artisanal mining
Artisanal small-scale mining provides a livelihood to over 40 million people worldwide, which, for the gold mining sector, corresponds to about 20 million miners.
