Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations
Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites.
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First Quantum re-shuffles management at Zambian operation
The miner has lost more than half its market value since public protests against the Cobre Panama project started in October.
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The complex architecture that connects offshore wind farms to the main power grid makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
KoBold Metals expands Zambia footprint with Midnight Sun deal
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Osino-Dundee deal falls through after third-party superior bid
The new bid values Osino at $213 million and includes a $10m loan to fast-track the development of the Twin Hills gold project in Namibia.
Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom
The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel.
Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed
Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China
A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.
BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”
BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.
