Mongolia urges transparency as Rio Tinto seeks control of Oyu Tolgoi
Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi, the Mongolian state-owned firm, also wants Rio to grant more power to local management.
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E3 says the brine production well will provide critical data such as brine chemistry, lithium concentrations and reservoir characteristics of the Clearwater project area.
China ban on foreign coal investment leaves Zimbabwe scrambling
Zimbabwe’s plan to refurbish two idled coal-fired power stations has been thrown into disarray by China’s decision.
One dead in mining accident in eastern Poland, say police
In April, two mines belonging to state-owned JSW saw fatal accidents over just one week, and authorities promised a safety review of the mines.
Uganda says exploration results show it has 31 million tonnes of gold ore
Most of the deposits were discovered in Karamoja, a parched sprawling area in the country's northeastern corner on the border with Kenya.
Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow
However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.
Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation
Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives.
Hudbay Minerals needs $1.9bn for Copper World project in Arizona
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New Li-ion battery can operate below zero and above 50 degrees Celsius
Chinese researchers came up with a solution to the safety issues that lithium-ion batteries experience below 0℃ or above 50℃.