Graphene “nano-origami” creates tiniest microchips ever Researchers believe this next generation of microchips could lead to computers and phones running thousands of times faster. MINING.com Editor | February 15, 2021 | 11:03 am
Copper price surges to new 8-year high on supply worries Industrial activities remain high in China despite the Lunar New Year, keeping demand up. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2021 | 10:35 am
Indonesia’s Antam targets 77% y/y jump in nickel ore output The state-controlled miner is planning to increase its nickel ore output to 8.44 million wet metric tonnes this year. Reuters | February 15, 2021 | 10:34 am
Congo president names mining company CEO as prime minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge, CEO of Gecamines, has been named prime minister of the world’s biggest cobalt producer. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2021 | 10:21 am
Platinum price at six year high on bright demand outlook Platinum rose above the $1,300/oz level for the first time since September 2014. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2021 | 10:01 am
Ford joins global initiative to promote responsible mining Ford said its planned investment in EVs would increase the company's reliance on mined material. Reuters | February 15, 2021 | 9:40 am
Drones reveal previously unknown features of Roman-era gold operations Mines in León, Spain, constitute Europe’s largest ancient mining infrastructure and host a 1,200-kilometre hydraulic network. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 14, 2021 | 1:51 pm
Eleven killed in rebel raids on Congo’s second city Lubumbashi is the capital of the mineral-rich province of Haut-Katanga, where Ivanhoe and MMG have concessions. Reuters | February 14, 2021 | 11:26 am
Carbon footprint of nickel sulphate transport may start to worry OEMs – report ESG concerns will be the result of the rising supply of MHP aimed at responding to the demand for battery metal commodities. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 14, 2021 | 10:51 am