Fusion power using superconducting magnets: researchers are almost there
MIT scientists describe fusion power as a potentially "inexhaustible and zero-carbon source of energy."
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These charts show just why copper price fundamentals are so strong
The world's 10 largest copper mines accounted for 25% global output in 2017 – on average these deposits were discovered 95 YEARS ago.
China state planner approves coal mine in Inner Mongolia, another two in Xinjiang
China's state planner said on Tuesday it has given approval for a coal mine to be built in Inner Mongolia.
Barrick chairman Thornton boosts ownership with major share buy
The boss of the world's top gold miner has bought 306,000 additional shares in the company.
New effort to mine sea floor for minerals essential to new low-carbon economy launches in April
This cruise will identify an ocean area suitable for employing the process DPG has developed for mining nodules containing high concentrations of minerals.
Eurochem produces first potash at new $2 bln Russian plant
Eurochem expects to produce a total 500,000-600,000 tonnes of potash in 2018.
VW just gave Tesla a $25 billion battery shock
The world’s largest carmaker will equip 16 factories to produce electric vehicles by the end of 2022, compared with three currently.
Oil sands upgraders may make a comeback amid pipeline crisis with $1-billion Alberta pledge
Partial updgrading would free up pipeline space and produce a grade of oil that's easier to refine and more valuable than the heavy grades produced currently.
Samsung is said in talks for multi-year cobalt deal from Congo
Samsung C&T has approached Somika SPRL to buy cobalt produced at its Kisanfu mine in Congo after only buying copper from the company for the past four years.