China ban on foreign coal investment leaves Zimbabwe scrambling
Zimbabwe’s plan to refurbish two idled coal-fired power stations has been thrown into disarray by China’s decision.
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One dead in mining accident in eastern Poland, say police
In April, two mines belonging to state-owned JSW saw fatal accidents over just one week, and authorities promised a safety review of the mines.
Uganda says exploration results show it has 31 million tonnes of gold ore
Most of the deposits were discovered in Karamoja, a parched sprawling area in the country's northeastern corner on the border with Kenya.
Column: Funds cut bear bets on copper as China recovery hopes grow
However, there is no evidence that funds are yet prepared actively to buy into the China recovery story, writes Andy Home.
Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation
Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives.
Hudbay Minerals needs $1.9bn for Copper World project in Arizona
The two-phase mine plan contemplates four open pits and includes recently discovered deposits as well as the Rosemont asset.
New Li-ion battery can operate below zero and above 50 degrees Celsius
Chinese researchers came up with a solution to the safety issues that lithium-ion batteries experience below 0℃ or above 50℃.
EY’s Top 10 business risks critical to mining’s energy transition supply response
The energy transition demands unprecedented volumes of minerals and metals, with some analysts noting $1 trillion of investment to meet medium-term forecasted demand curves.
Savannah Resources lithium project caught in Portugal’s red tape
What could become Western Europe's largest lithium mine has been waiting for EIA approval for over two years.