BHP invests in startup seeking to make emissions-free steel
Boston Metal is developing a method to replace coking coal in the steelmaking process with electricity, reducing emissions.
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Funds still in the driving seat as copper hits fresh highs
Copper has been wrapped into a larger reflationary trade which leaves it exposed to broader market turbulence such as a sell-off in global equity markets.
Beny Steinmetz lawyer attacks prosecutor over ‘secret’ Israel trips
Lawyer went on the offensive in the first day of the Israeli businessman’s trial for bribery.
Appian closes $775m fund as institutions line up for mining investment
London-based Appian Capital Advisory closes oversubscribed $775 million mining investment fund with 40% already committed.
Emesent technology helps Petra Diamonds save on ore pass remediation
Highly accurate point cloud data sets from a Hovermap scan allowed mine engineers to visualize the condition of ore passes for the first time and avoid spending $350,000, on remediation.
Samarco starts iron ore shipments to Europe
BHP and Vale controlled company started on Monday its first shipment since Fundão dam tragedy.
Bioinspired material boosts lithium-ion extraction
Scientists used a bioinspired material to achieve controlled ion transport and sieving for lithium-ion extraction.
Spearmint could launch lithium-focused subsidiary
The Canadian miner said the spinout would allow for its assets to be properly valued.
Mongolia may revoke Rio Tinto’s plan for Oyu Tolgoi
The government is considering cancelling and replacing the development and financial plan for the giant copper mine.