NEO Battery Materials’ silicon nano-coating process being tested for applicability in EVs The Vancouver-based company says the technique it has developed acts as a damper to reduce the stress from silicon anodes. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 13, 2021 | 6:06 am
Tesla, Re|Source to launch final pilot in DRC to trace cobalt from mine to EVs Blockchain-based program is being tested in real operating conditions at multiple on-site pilots in DRC and Europe. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2021 | 5:58 am
Drumbeat grows louder for BHP to exit petroleum BHP's decision to spend $802 million on oil projects in the US Gulf of Mexico - just days before a new report that issued dire warnings about human contribution to climate change - has ratcheted up pressure from some investors. Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 4:30 am
Alrosa’s profit jumps on higher diamond prices The market is recovering faster than we predicted, the diamond miner said. Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 4:00 am
Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2021 | 3:00 am
CATL looks to raise $9 billion to expand lithium-ion battery production Chinese battery giant said it was planning a fundraising for six projects around China and Europe. Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:11 pm
Australian probe to put spotlight on sexual harassment at mining camps Women make up roughly one in five workers and critics say recreation facilities have become hubs for drinking alcohol and created poor camp cultures. Reuters | August 12, 2021 | 10:02 pm
Diving for Metals: Visualizing Deep Sea Mining Reserves are estimated to be worth anywhere from $8 trillion to more than $16 trillion. Visual Capitalist | August 12, 2021 | 9:45 pm
Palladium’s rally threatened by automakers’ pivot to platinum Palladium has trounced its fellow major precious metals platinum and gold over the last few years. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2021 | 4:20 pm