Tianqi, IGO produce first Australian lithium hydroxide for batteries
The Kwinana plant is expected to reach its initial 24,000 tonne per year capacity by the end of 2022.
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Volvo buys world’s first fossil-free steel
The Hybrit joint venture created and delivered the first fossil-free steel in the world, produced with 100% green hydrogen instead of coal and coke.
First Quantum subsidiary ready to renegotiate Cobre Panama’s concession
Minera Panamá said it is prepared to start the process of renegotiating the concession as soon as local authorities are ready to engage.
Greenhouse gas emissions at gold mines unaffected by lockdowns — report
S&P Global Market Intelligence reviewed 2020 sustainability reports from more than 90 gold mines globally.
Angola mine leak causes ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Congo rivers, researchers say
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Southern Copper keeps faith in iconic mine spurned by government
President Pedro Castillo has singled out the Tia Maria project as a non-starter under his administration.