Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries
Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging.
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Supreme Court of Canada rules federal environmental impact law is unconstitutional
Impact Assessment Act enables Ottawa to regulate energy, mining and other project proposals based on effects that fall into federal jurisdiction – such as on Indigenous peoples, birds, fish, and climate change.
Miners see value in EU focus on ESG but face red tape hurdles
Compliance with ESG standards is increasingly important to keep commitments from institutional investors such as pension funds.
Barrick cleared to restart Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea
Barrick was granted a special mining lease by the island country's Governor General, clearing the way for the 700,000 oz. per year operation to return to production.
Mexico govt blames Grupo Mexico for 2014 toxic spill, wants new cleanup plan
The spill pumped 40,000 cubic meters of toxic mining acid into the Bacanuchi river in Mexico's northern Sonora state.
Talga Group wants more aid for EV battery materials
Miner wants to help Europe challenge China’s dominance of the $143 billion market for electric vehicle batteries.
China rare earth exports drop 18% as domestic demand grows
Rare earth imports jump 19% from year earlier.
Mining People: Avanti, FPX Nickel, Sigma Lithium, Wallbridge
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Rock weathering does not act as CO2 sink – study
Recent research has overturned the view that natural rock weathering acts as a CO2 sink, indicating instead that this can also act as a large carbon dioxide source.