Spotlight: Environmental geology
The basic principle underlying environmental geology is that human progress and development should not come at the expense of the natural environment.
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Supercharged commodity boom: Definitely. Supercycle? Not exactly
Underlying dynamics suggest it isn’t going to be a repeat of the epic China-led boom at the start of this century.
Graphene could be used to recover gold, silver from tailings
Sparc Technologies says its tailings treatment technology demonstrates significant recovery of precious metals.
Northern Graphite to produce large flake concentrates at Bissett Creek
Larger graphite flake sizes are used in the manufacture of bipolar plates for fuel cells and vanadium redox batteries, as well as primary batteries.
Brazil BNDES sells stake in Vale for $2 billion
The bank has closed out its stake in the iron ore miner, selling 188.5 million shares and raising about $2 billion.
Nevada takes title as world’s top mining destination
Nevada replaces iron ore-rich Western Australia as the most attractive mining jurisdiction, according to the Fraser Institute.
Mexican president pressures Canadian miner in simmering tax dispute
He appeared to be referring to First Majestic Silver, which operates the San Dimas silver and gold mine in Tayoltita.
Albemarle bets on turnaround in wave of green car goals
The miner has earmarked almost all the proceeds from a $1.5 billion equity offering to expand its lithium capacity.
Peru presidential candidate fires warning to mining companies over copper
Yohny Lescano said if elected he would look to make the state the ultimate owner of resources in the copper-rich Andean country.
