New iron-air battery aims to make multi-day, clean energy storage systems a reality
US startup Form Energy announced the commercial launching of a rechargeable iron-air battery capable of delivering electricity for 100 hours.
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London judges reverse course to reopen $7bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP
Court has revived case over collapse of the Fundao dam, owned by the Samarco venture between BHP and Vale.
Barrick Gold signs four exploration deals in Egypt
The world's second largest gold miner will explore in 19 new blocks in the Eastern Desert with an estimated total investment of $8.8 million.
Peru road blockades hit MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine once again
Residents of three communities in the Chumbivilcas province of the Andean region of Cusco began the blockade on July 23.
Jervois Mining to buy Freeport Cobalt for $160 million
Deal could make Jervois Mining the second largest cobalt producer outside China.
Russell: Iron ore stumbles as rising supply runs into China steel discipline
Iron ore prices have suffered their worst week for nearly 18 months.
Traditional Dene ceremony marks first production at Nechalacho rare earth mine
Canada's first rare earth mine is in production, and it is the first time an Indigenous business – the Det’on Cho Corporation – is extracting mineral resources from their traditional territory.
Copper producers are paying the price of their covid cutbacks
While producer profits are booming thanks to high prices fueled by the pandemic recovery, their operations are paying the price of covid-fighting measures.
Peru opposition to lead Congress in setback for socialist Castillo
A leadership team headed by centrist legislator María del Carmen Alva from the Popular Action party won by 69-to-10 votes against a rival grouping led by retired military man Jorge Montoya.