Belgium’s Umicore to invest over $370 m in Polish battery materials plant
The plant is the first of its kind built by Umicore in Europe and comes as the European Union is trying to develop EV battery manufacturing in the bloc.
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De Beers officially the new owner of Peregrine Diamonds
The C$107 million-acquisition ($82m) gives the miner access to the Chidliak diamond project in Canada, which hosts at least 74 kimberlites, eight of which are potentially economic.
US coal exports sure victims of Hurricane Florence — WoodMac
The key US coal export hub of Hampton Roads, Virginia, has halted operations as damage to ships and infrastructure seem inevitable, analysts at Wood Mackenzie said Thursday.
Barrick to eliminate innovation role under decentralization
Chief Innovation Officer role on the chopping block.
Ruling leaves Kidman, SQM’s Australian lithium project in limbo
Partners may lose their right to develop the Mt Holland lithium project after a recommendation by a unit of the West Australian government that regulates mining leases.
British Columbia coal terminal for sale – again
Ottawa recently announced renewed efforts to sell the Crown-owned terminal, Ridley Terminal, which is used to export thermal and metallurgical coal.
Congo plans to build special economic zone for cobalt users
The area will allow producers of electric vehicles, smartphones and other goods to “install themselves in the DRC".
France’s Saft targets new generation battery production from 2020
Saft, Siemens, Solvay and Manz teamed up in February to develop high-density liquid electrolyte lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.
Nickel price to benefit from short supply, strong steel demand through 2019
Nickel, which recently hit its lowest since December, could climb as high as $16,000 a tonne by the end of 2018 and $18,000 a year later.
