New cell efficiently converts waste heat to energy
A new hybrid thermoelectrochemical-concentration cell shows promise in utilizing waste heat to generate electricity.
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Barrick Gold quarterly profit dented by weak prices
The gold giant reported an 18% drop in third-quarter profit from the prior three-month period, weighed down by weaker prices for the precious metal.
Visualizing copper demand for renewables
As the world moves towards alternative energy sources, copper will remain in high demand.
Brazil’s CSN expects to produce or buy up to 37kt of iron ore in 2021
The firm expects capital expenditure on mine expansion projects to reach 560 million reais ($101 million) this year.
BHP admonished for meddling with SolGold board
As SolGold’s biggest shareholder, BHP has long been seen as a likely buyer for the company, yet the relationship has not always been smooth.
Demand to keep tin price on a tear — report
Fitch expects tin demand to continue outstripping supply, pushing the market into deficit by 2026.
Poland and Czech Republic close to agreement on Turow mine, says minister
The European Union's top court has told Poland to halt operations at the Turow open-pit lignite mine and power plant.
Albemarle boosts 2021 forecast on rising global lithium demand
The company's stock rose 4.1% in after-hours trading following its Q3 results.
Damage from Brazil’s Samarco disaster at least $6.7bn, study says
The conclusions come as Brazilian authorities and Samarco co-owners enter the final phases of a re-negotiation of a 2016 settlement.
