Scientists turn to ‘self-heating’ to make lithium batteries more efficient
High-density energy storage is still a hurdle between renewable-energy harvesting and its widespread use.
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Community group in New Zealand worried about OceanaGold’s project
Mining at the site stopped in April 2015 when a major slip and a rockfall affected the area.
Anglo American ordered to halt Brazil ops again after leak
A document by Brazilian environmental watchdog Ibama seen by Reuters said Anglo American would only be allowed to resume operations once it demonstrates the pipeline's security.
Illegal gold miners invade Grace Mugabe’s farm
Mugabe was touring the farm when she ran into the miners.
Workers at Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic mine reject contract offer
Earlier on Thursday, Codelco CEO Nelson Pizarro called on workers to show restraint and moderation in negotiations.
China steel, coking coal jump on Handan curbs, short covering
Shanghai rebar surges 4.4 pct after Handan steel, coking cuts.
East Africa Metals and Luck Winner fail to agree on Ethiopian projects financing
“Despite the best efforts of both parties, negotiations failed to define a viable transaction," management said in a media statement.
Avaaz launches campaign against Belo Sun’s massive Brazilian mine
The U.S.-based online activist network launched a campaign to gather signatures to oppose the construction of the Volta Grande project.
Calls for gold exploration on Warwick Mountain delayed
The 30,000-hectare terrain between Earltown, Tatamagouche and Wentworth is considered to have potential for the development of multiple gold mines.