Competition for controlling li-ion battery production intensifies — report According to Roskill, China and Europe are currently the main contenders in the race to build out li-ion battery cell manufacturing capacity. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 11, 2021 | 11:58 am
Barrick confirms extension of Tongon mine life Tongon went from almost being sold to becoming one of Barrick Gold’s most valued assets. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 11, 2021 | 8:46 am
Mediterranean silver likely traded during the Trojan War, the founding of Rome Scientists used high-precision isotopic analysis to identify the ore sources of hacksilber that served as means of payment in the southern Levant. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 10, 2021 | 12:45 pm
Brazil prosecutors seek final settlement over Samarco dam disaster Prosecutors felt a previous agreement - in which the companies agreed to pay around 20 billion reais ($3.80 billion)- had not been effective enough. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 2:56 pm
Carbon offset trading is taking off before any rules are set The most ambitious attempt to set a high standard for carbon offsets is getting left behind as exchanges start trading contracts before the rules are finalized. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2021 | 12:49 pm
Britain carves out exemption for gold clearing banks from Basel III rule The upcoming rules are part of Basel III regulation designed to make banks more stable and prevent a repeat of the financial crisis of 2008-09. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 12:22 pm
Energy Fuels’ first shipment creates US-Europe rare earths supply chain 20 tonnes of mixed rare earth carbonate produced at Energy Fuels’ White Mesa Mill in Utah shipped to Neo's rare earth separations facility in Estonia. Amanda Stutt | July 9, 2021 | 12:16 pm
No bids for over 70% of Indian coal mines up for auction Adani Power, Hindalco Industries and Vedanta Ltd were among the companies that submitted bids. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 11:04 am
Stellantis in lithium supply deals with California, German firms The agreements are with privately held Controlled Thermal Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources. Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 10:59 am