Scientists closer to producing safer and longer-lasting lithium battery
Using a 3-D layer of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), or silicone, reduces dendrite growth, which makes batteries safer and longer-lasting.
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B.C. mining and exploration grew last year for the first time since 2012: EY
Exploration spending increased 20% across the Canadian province in 2017, reaching $246 million, compared with $205 million in 2016.
Cobalt consumers main victims of Congo’s new mining code — analysts
A new mining code in the cobalt-rich Congo will lead to higher costs for consumers of the battery metal at a time automakers are expanding production of electric vehicles, experts say.
South Africa’s AngloGold backs Randgold’s negotiations with Congo govt
Mining companies operating in the country vigorously oppose new code to be signed into law.
Swedish Boliden innocent in Chile toxic waste dump case — court
Swedish court has ruled that local miner Boliden won’t have to pay over $12 million (100 million Swedish crowns) in compensation for health problems allegedly caused by toxic waste it dumped in northern Chile.
British Columbia to reform Environmental Assessment Process in the fall
Environmental assessments already underway will continue under the current process.
Trump set to authorize steel, aluminum tariffs on Thursday
White House says not just Canada, Mexico could be excluded.
South Kalgoorlie gold mine sold to Northern Star for $62.6 million
The acquisition comprises the project’s operating processing facility and 800 square kilometres of Prospective Gold tenure.
Congo’s Kabila to sign new mining code soon after meeting with miners
The announcement followed a nearly six-hour meeting on Wednesday between Kabila and mining executives in Kinshasa about the new code, which will raise taxes and remove a stability clause.
