Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste

A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes

Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:47 am

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am

Newmont beats quarterly profit, production estimates on Newcrest assets boost

Newmont also saw higher average gold price at $2,090 per ounce in the January-March quarter.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:35 am

Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals

Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 3:00 am

BlackRock says $12,000 copper is needed to incentivize new mines

BlackRock has been among the most bullish voices in the copper market for years.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 7:25 pm

Vale expects final agreement for Mariana dam reparations in first half of year

The collapse of the dam, which belonged to Samarco, a joint venture of Vale and BHP, caused a giant mudslide that killed 19 people.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 5:11 pm

Lower iron, nickel and copper prices weigh on Vale’s quarterly earnings

One of the largest iron ore producers in the world, posted a $1.7 billion net profit for the quarter ended in March, while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting a $1.9 billion profit.

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm