MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020
From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.
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Sample recovered 220 years ago turns out to be new mineral
The new mineral has been named kernowite.
Billionaire Friedland’s SPAC readies funds for clean-power push
Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. is raising $200 million to invest in industries key to the global energy transition.
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
First gold poured at Canada’s newest gold mine; Turkish farmers eye $3 billion profit from gold find; Iron ore outperformed all commodities in 2020
B2Gold Masbate Mine increased mill uptime with unique lining design and improved throughput by 33%
At the B2Gold Masbate Mine in the Philippines, grinding efficiency is the top priority.
Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future
Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.
After golden year for precious metals, silver set to shine in 2021
Analysts say silver's dual role and its greater volatility mean it could fare better than gold.
Court orders renew of Montagne d’Or concessions
French court ordered the renewal of Orea's gold mining project concessions within six months.
Gold ETF selling slows
That is a bullish omen for gold, as its subsequent upleg can accelerate after differential gold-ETF-share selling pressure ends.
