Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteries
A team of scientists has transformed the reactivity of iron metal, the cheapest metal commodity.
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Gina Rinehart ups stake in lithium-focused Vulcan
The mining billionaire, through its firm Hancock Prospecting, is now Vulcan's second largest shareholder, with a 7.5% stake.
Taseko’s Gibraltar copper mine halted as workers strike
More than 500 workers walked off the job over the weekend at the Gibraltar copper mine in central B.C., Canada.
Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies rejects possible royalty hike
The Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies issued a communiqué rejecting a possible 5% increase in mining royalties.
Nippon Steel’s Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover
The deal would give Nippon Steel greater access to the profitable U.S. market and further its long-term financial goals.
New project approval could allow Peru to produce four million tonnes of copper annually — minister
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, said Peru's copper production could eventually rival that of neighbouring Chile.
Gold, zinc help manipulate water to create clean fuels with no dirty byproducts
Researchers have figured out how to create a clean energy loop using gold.
Thyssenkrupp can’t afford delays over future of steel unit, chairman says
Thyssenkrupp's chairman defended a move to sell a stake in the group's steel unit to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
IXM co-head of refined metals is leaving trader
Adhitya Sethaputra's departure is the latest in a series of personnel changes at the trading house owned by Chinese miner CMOC Group.
