Researchers develop covid-killing stainless steel
The newly-developed alloy can inactivate 99.75% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus within three hours and 99.99% within six hours.
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Chile copper exports soar to $4.9bn in November on high global prices
Copper prices have registered all-time highs this year, supported by expectations of solid economic recovery and rising demand for the metal needed in electronics and construction.
Sigma Lithium kicks off construction of largest hard rock project in the Americas
The miner has begun building the production plant foundation and infrastructure for its Grota do Cirilo lithium project in Brazil.
BMW hits 1m EV sales, targets 2m fully electric sales by 2025
The carmaker aims for at least 50% of global sales to be fully electric by 2030.
Cornerstone Capital’s exploration activities in Ecuador forest halted by Constitutional Court ruling
The Ecuador Constitutional Court revoked the water and environmental rights of Cornerstone Capital Resources and ENAMI for the Río Magdalena concessions.
Yamana Gold goes ahead with expansion at Brazil mine
The Canadian miner received the permit to expand throughput at its Jacobina gold mine to 10,000 t/d from 7,500 t/d.
November rebound in China’s key commodity imports may not last
The energy crunch appears to be largely resolved, and demand for copper has responded in turn, writes Clyde Russell.
Omani, Saudi firms sign $30bn in MoUs amid Saudi crown prince’s visit
Oman Minerals Development Company signed an MoU with Ma'aden to assess exploration and development opportunities in the mining sector.