New technology uses sand to store renewable energy
Particle thermal energy storage doesn’t rely on rare earth metals or materials that have complex and unsustainable supply chains.
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Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/y
Sumitomo expects a 21% surge in first-half output following a two-month maintenance shutdown at its Toyo smelter.
Congo suspends ERG subcontractors at major cobalt mine
The allegations mark the latest sign of frayed relations between ERG and the Central African nation.
Boss Energy’s Honeymoon mine days away from first uranium
Having reached the final technical milestone, Boss Energy expects its first uranium drum filled in two weeks.
Brazilian court suspends Vale’s Onca Puma mine operating licence again
Brazil's Para state won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that had given back operating licences.
Copper price jumps to new 14-month high on supply risks, demand hopes
Prices climbed as much 1.5% on Thursday after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Uganda to launch first domestic tin processing plant next month
Woodcross Resources, a Uganda-based mining and mineral trading company, owns the plant.
Barrick eyes Peru growth amid global asset expansion
The company, which was the country's second top gold producer until 2018, has applied for a new concession in the southern Puno district.
OP-Ed: How to create a secure and resilient national supply chain for rare earth elements
Dr. Luisa Moreno addresses the need to delegate further resources and efforts towards increasing mining capacity as well as processing capacity domestically.
