Li-ion battery manufacturer Xerotech to venture into space
Ireland’s Xerotech will work with the European Space Agency to show that its PPR battery design exceeds the requirements for space applications.
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Spotlight on mine managers
Mine managers plan, organize and supervise all mine proceedings and may also find themselves responsible for associated activities around Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance, particularly in smaller companies.
Glencore leads miners in cobalt blockchain pilot
The Re|Source project will be tested in real operating conditions, from cobalt mines in the DRC to electric vehicle production sites, and will run until the end of 2021.
Asian commodities-linked stocks slide as China talks prices down
Australian miner BHP Group Ltd. and Korean steelmaker Posco were among the biggest drags on the MSCI Asia Pacific Index on Thursday.
As banks shun coal, Vietnam emerges an unlikely solar champion
Vietnam has seen a 100-fold increase in solar power over the last two years.
BHP announces first production from South Flank
BHP’s South Flank project is expected to produce 145 million tonnes of iron ore each year.
B2Gold says reduced staff continue work at Mali mine amid strike
A union representative at Fekola told Reuters some workers were on strike and production had continued at a reduced level.
Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike
A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.
Op-Ed: A realistic path for improved carbon performance in mining
Investors with deep pockets and major market influence are pushing for miners to adopt aggressive carbon reduction plans while the demand for improved environmental and social governance continues to intensify.
