Tesla’s lithium extraction patent catches miners’ attention
The EV manufacturer filed a patent for a process that allows for the selective extraction of lithium from clay minerals.
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Bad weather may cost Rio Tinto its iron ore crown
Company reported a 12% fall in quarterly iron ore shipments on Friday after storms affected its West Australian operations.
Creditors of Brazil miner Samarco oppose restructuring plan
Creditors said the plan's main goal is to protect Samarco's giant shareholders, Vale and BHP.
Next mining supercycle will be different than any other — report
Fossil fuels won’t be in the vanguard and the winners will be the industrial metals needed to electrify society, Wood Mackenzie says.
Ecuador mining sector needs clear regulations to attract investment, industry group says
Ecuador has abundant mineral reserves, but has lagged behind other Andean countries such as Peru and Chile in developing large-scale mining.
Alcoa reports better-than-expected profit, see shipments rising
Analysts at BMO Capital Markets forecast Alcoa and other metal companies are facing a transition period.
PROK HDPE takes conveyor roller durability to a new level
New roller specifically designed for high speed and large tonnage applications where reliability is crucial.
Sandvik to acquire the Polish round tools company Fanar
The acquisition enhances Seco’s product offering in taps and solid threading applications and improves the presence in Poland and the growing market for round tools.
IMF sees $1.5bn loan for Congo spurring investment, aid
As part of the loan program, the government will audit its value-added tax arrears owed to mining companies and set up a repayment plan.