Gold and titanium nanowires restore vision in blind mice Researchers from Fudan University and the University of Science and Technology of China tried curing blindness using gold and titanium. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 11, 2018 | 7:30 am
One of Australia’s largest gold mines halts operations after dam collapse Newcrest Mining says experts on site have observed no environmental damage. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 11, 2018 | 1:01 am
Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in 2017. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 9, 2018 | 4:31 pm
Chile files complaint to block sale of SQM shares to Chinese companies Chile’s antitrust regulator FNE will need to review the complaint. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 3:32 pm
South African diamond provides new clues on Earth’s internal processes A mineral usually found at depths of 700 km found ensconced within diamond near Earth’s surface for the first time. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 9, 2018 | 3:23 pm
Chile says companies to invest $754 mln in lithium industry Chile's Molymet and China's Sichuan Fulin Industrial Group were selected in a bidding process to develop technology focused on the lithium market. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 3:05 pm
Chile approves increase in lithium quota for Albemarle Albemarle has said it could invest $1 billion in Chile over the next five years if the plan was approved. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 2:49 pm
China spreads the love to all sources of energy, even hated coal China mines and burns about half the world’s coal, so it can’t totally ditch it. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2018 | 12:28 pm
Battle to keep Lonmin platinum deal alive hinges on the rand The strengthening rand, which squeezes profits for both producers, could make the transaction less attractive for Sibanye. Bloomberg News | March 9, 2018 | 11:58 am