New copper product kills bacteria 100 times faster than standard copper
A new copper product could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
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Nornickel announces new methodology for calculating its carbon footprint
Nornickel’s new methodology for calculating its carbon footprint is based on the from-cradle-to-gate principle.
Non-lithium stationary battery market shoots up in next decade — report
IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2022-2032.
The world wants more lithium but doesn’t want more mines
Rio Tinto's Jadar lithium project is facing opposition in Serbia, as are other miners' projects around the world.
First kilo of blockchain tracked gold shipped from Burkina Faso on Minexx platform
Burkina Faso produces 34 tonnes of artisanal gold per year, but only 300kg was formally exported in 2019 due to a lack of traceability and lower export taxes in neighbouring countries.
Most commodities prices to average lower in 2022 — report
Out of the 27 key commodities, Fitch sees 19 of them averaging lower on a year-on-year basis.
Peru to insist on tax reform with new bills after legislative thumbs down, says minister
The result was a blow to the four-month old administration of leftist President Pedro Castillo.
Shift to less liquid assets raises gold’s investment appeal — report
The shift to risker and less liquid assets strengthens the case for an allocation to gold, given its unique combination as a highly liquid diversifier, that can reduce portfolio volatility, the World Gold Council says.
British Columbia’s top mining stocks hit speed bump in 2021
In 2020, the average value of B.C.’s top performing mining stocks jumped 228%.
