The race to produce higher performing batteries Not only are companies trying to improve performance, they also are trying to make batteries safer and with a lower price tag. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 10:22 am
Mali industrial gold output on track to beat forecast, says ministry Gold production from the 13 mines operated by major miners stood at 47.1 tonnes by the end of September. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 10:08 am
World’s biggest copper trader sees weak patch ahead Trafigura has said it withdrew metal from the LME to deliver to end users in Asia and Europe. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2021 | 9:49 am
Proterra, Komatsu collaborate on underground mining EVs Proterra will supply its H Series battery system technology to Komatsu for the development of battery-electric LHDs, drills and bolters for underground hard rock mining. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 9, 2021 | 9:40 am
UEC acquires Rosatom’s Uranium One assets, creating largest uranium miner in US There are seven projects in the U1A portfolio, three of which are fully permitted. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 9, 2021 | 9:28 am
Mountain Province Diamonds appoints new CEO Mark Wall has more 25 years of experience in the mining industry and will take the president and CEO post on November 15. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2021 | 9:03 am
Congo Republic seeks Glencore loan deal within a year, says oil minister The country has 12 offshore blocks open for bidding at the moment and is seeking new investors to develop its gas resources. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 8:22 am
Automakers say magnesium shortage not a problem, for now Stellantis and BMW say they do not see an imminent problem with supplies. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 8:09 am
UAE to audit all gold refineries in crackdown on illicit trade A Reuters investigation in 2019 found that UAE took in gold worth billions of dollars smuggled from Africa. Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 7:53 am