Governments must speed up mine permits to meet transition needs – Teck CEO "Miners need to do a better job not just meeting, but exceeding ESG expectations," said Jonathan Price. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:35 am
Tsingshan says Argentina lithium plan with Eramet to total $1.7 billion China's top nickel producer urged the Argentinian government to introduce more policies and measures related to investment. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:26 am
Acorn International names Kristy Bellows Chief Operating Officer Bellows will help AI navigate the firm by designing new management systems to enhance its ability to provide tailored risk and solutions guidance. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 6:14 am
Global production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand Researchers say metal shortage could put the brakes on the EU’s electrification goals. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 5:15 am
Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 5:06 am
Google leads funding round for Indian space startup Pixxel Pixxel, founded in 2019, is building a constellation of satellites that have the ability to identify mineral deposits or the productivity of crops by analysing the spectral signature of an image. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 4:58 am
Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am
Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 12:52 pm
Teck funds study on how bacteria-killing copper can reduce infection risk in care homes First study of its size will be use Health Canada-registered antimicrobial copper fixtures and surfaces. Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 12:40 pm