Why gold loves arsenic
Researchers found that when minerals such as pyrite are enriched with arsenic, gold can enter mineral structural sites by directly binding to arsenic.
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Mapou sits on the board of directors of Eramet.
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LME cash copper prices are expected to average $4.20 per lb. in 2021 and $3.96 per lb. in 2022, according to the inaugural edition of Critical Metals for a Sustainable World.
Cameco, GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel eye collaboration on SMRs
The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR with passive safety systems.
Ero Copper hits 67 m of 9.21% Cu in extension of the Pilar mine
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Chile’s mining royalties bill will hurt investment, jobs – finance minister
The bill in its present form could hike taxes on miners by up to 75% depending on the price of copper.
Centerra brings additional claims in Kyrgyz-Kumtor arbitration
State miner Kyrgyzaltyn now also named as a respondent in Kumtor dispute.
Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report
Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital.
