Scientists working towards stopping lithium-ion battery degradation
Researchers want to move towards designing longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries.
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Copper Mountain shuts BC mine after ransomware attack
The shutdown is a preventative measure as Copper Mountain assesses the extent of the attack on its systems at the mine and its corporate offices in Vancouver.
Two B2Gold employees dead after robbery in Mali
A local bus contractor transporting B2Gold employees from the Fekola mine to Bamako was involved in an incident related to an ongoing armed robbery.
Colombian municipalities affected by exit of Glencore’s subsidiary demand smooth transition into non-mining activities
The mayors of five municipalities have asked the Gustavo Petro government to gradually phase out mining operations and promote a smooth transition into another type of industry.
Barrick Gold eyeing mineral deposits in Indonesia, CEO says
The company’s Asia-Pacific exploration team is searching for deposits along a vast mineral belt that stretches from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea.
Maduro exhorts Venezuelan army to combat environmental destruction caused by illegal gold mining
Nicolas Maduro’s call follows a social media post by Leonardo DiCaprio. Yet, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs say illegal mining is fostered by his administration.
Ximen receives draft environment permit for Kenville gold mine in BC
The project is located 8 km west of the town of Nelson in BC's West Kootenay region.
South Star targets Dec. 2023 start for Brazil graphite mine
Production is to begin in an $8 million first phase at a rate of 5,000 tonnes of concentrate per year from an open pit.
Copper price retreats as China reports rising covid cases
Spikes in covid-19 cases and the Lunar New Year holiday are expected to dampen metals demand in China.
