Scientists create “kagome metal”
It's an electrically conducting crystal, made from layers of iron and tin atoms, with each atomic layer arranged in the repeating pattern of a kagome lattice.
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Landmark funding announced for Canada’s largest First Nations led infrastructure project
The project will connect remote First Nations in Northwestern Ontario to Ontario’s power grid and provide for savings associated with avoided diesel costs.
BHP sees limited impact on steel market from US new tariffs -exec
"I think direct impact on steel is quite marginal because the United States is not such a big steel producer," said Arnoud Balhuizen.
As commodities roar, Africa wants bigger slice of mining pie
A lack of returns to governments is drawing a backlash from Mali in the Sahara to Tanzania on the Indian Ocean.
Zimbabwe hopes to transform mining sector with $4.2 bln platinum deal
It was unclear where all the funding would come from and analysts said the project start date of July looked very ambitious.
Kinross Gold receives the US mining industry’s top safety certification
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Kinross Gold Corporation for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system.
South Africa’s Transnet signs new manganese deal with South32
A total of 12.5 million tonnes of manganese will be transported every year once Transnet signs contracts with nine local manganese producers.
Chalco’s net profit soars on higher aluminium prices
Chalco increased net profit by 274 percent last year as supply-side reforms and an environmental crackdown lifted aluminium prices.
BMW mining deals shelved until EVs can be mass-produced
The German luxury vehicle maker said mass production of EVs is not viable until 2020 when its proprietary electric drive technology is expected to be profitable enough.