American company developing house made of coal waste
X-MAT is developing high-strength, lightweight building materials made using domestic coal waste.
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Suncor’s troubled mining unit gains new leader from LNG Canada
Suncor Energy tapped LNG Canada chief executive Peter Zebedee to head its mining and upgrading operations.
Mining firms slam Brazil indigenous bill in a sign of ESG times
The government-backed bill would pit informal miners with little consideration for ESG matters against the formal industry that needs to show its green and community credentials.
Gulf widens between fossil fuels, transition to renewable energy
War in Ukraine and the redrawing of the Iron Curtain around Russia threatens to turn a regional energy crisis into a global one.
Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021
Global copper mine production grew on average 2.3% in 2021, from a low base.
Global lithium-ion battery capacity to rise five-fold by 2030
The Asia Pacific region, led by China, accounted for 90% of the world’s battery manufacturing in 2021.
India’s coal ministry to seek softer green rules to boost output
The ministry is likely to approach environment officials for a “certain relaxation in norms so that overall coal production can be further increased.”
Nickel is trading at last on LME as buyers return after squeeze
The flurry of deals on Tuesday came as LME prices moved back into line with nickel contracts trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, which remained open during a weeklong suspension of trading.
Talisker drills high grades between historic Bralorne and Pioneer mines
One drill hole returned 21.50 g/t gold over 2.00 metres within 7.39 g/t over 6.00 metres.
