Estonian scientists use silver for next generation of solar cells
They developed compound semiconductor materials named kesterites.
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Peru creates new conservation area to protect glaciers from extractive operations
The Ausangate Regional Conservation Area is located in the Cusco region whose governor will ask for mining concessions to be revoked.
Indian gold sold at discount as wedding demand disappoints
Dealers in India offered a discount of up to $2 an ounce on official domestic prices.
Brazil Vale dam near site of January disaster has ‘cracks’ -TV station
Brazil's TV program "Jornal da Band" obtained a report regarding the B-5 dam from prosecutors in the state of Minas Gerais through a freedom of information request.
Canada Cobalt intersects massive native silver vein at Castle mine, stock up
The deposit model and history of the camp shows that these narrow but unusually rich vein shoots can extend for up to hundreds of feet.
Bearish outlook for metal prices for 2020 — report
But demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year.
Conuma Coal electrifies fleet
The company plans to replace its fleet of diesel trucks with five electric mine haul trucks made by Komatsu at its Wolverine mine.
British Columbia’s top mining stocks surge 87% in 2019
Liberty Gold recorded the largest one-year per-share growth: up 163.64%.
The 5 biggest challenges facing the mining sector
Its priorities include tailings pond management and obtaining social licence for resource extraction projects.
