Freeport CEO ‘encouraged’ by signs of US-China thaw
"We have to wait and see whether it's a watershed moment or not," Richard Adkerson said.
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Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production
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Industry pens open letter to universities on the importance of materials, minerals & mining
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Mining People: CaNickel, Magma Mining, Iamgold, Nevada Lithium, Vizsla Silver
Key moves in the mining sector.
Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked
Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries.
EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium
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Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million
The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability.
