Niobium pentoxide shows promise for speeding up charging of Li-ion batteries
Niobium pentoxide is a high-performance material with a novel crystalline structure for battery electrodes.
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AngloGold Ashanti to buy Coeur Mining’s projects in Nevada for $150 million
The acquisition of Coeur's unit, Crown Sterling Inc, increases AngloGold's holding in Nevada's Beatty district.
Lacklustre interest among youth a big problem for mining
As a career choice, mining has seen better times.
Trevali CEO leaves after two managers convicted of involuntary manslaughter
Ricus Grimbeek resigned two days after a court in Burkina Faso found two employees connected to Trevali guilty.
OZ Minerals said to seek A$10 billion in potential sale
BHP has been considering raising its bid for OZ Minerals and could increase its proposal as soon as this month.
Gold’s allure to dim in India as inflation, patchy rains bite
Spot gold prices globally have fallen about 9% this year and plunged to the lowest since 2020 last week.
Referendum over Bluestone Resources’ Cerro Blanco project in Guatemala underway
The Asunción Mita municipality launched a popular consultation that will either allow the mine to go ahead or halt its development over environmental concerns.
Tycoon running a quarter of China’s copper trade is on the ropes
Maike Metals is suffering a liquidity crisis, and He Jinbi's empire is under threat.
What to watch as commodities traders prepare for Powell
Pre-Fed tensions are most obvious in the bullion market. The looming rate decision will drive the next moves for the precious metal.
