Fast-charging aluminum-ion batteries being developed in Australia
According to Graphene Manufacturing Group and The University of Queensland, graphene aluminum-ion batteries can charge 70 times faster than Li-ion batteries.
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Restoration efforts need to consider cumulative toxicity of mine pollutants – research
US-based researchers say it is important to track the combined toxicity of individual metals because it is their cumulative impact that actually affects ecosystems.
The race to green steel is on — will the US take on the challenge?
A forthcoming industrial disruption is inevitable for the US and global steel sector.
Formalization of small-scale mining detrimental for the environment — study
A study conducted in Peru shows that, if not properly conducted, formalization processes may be detrimental to the environment.
Iron ore price correction delayed as global steel demand tops 2bn tonnes for first time ever
New report says China’s green push means end of cheap exports, deflating steel prices in rest of the world supporting iron ore prices.
China racing to build coal storage capacity as prices soar
The coal sector must improve mechanisms to store supply and speed up construction of reserve capacity, an official says.
Is gold really an inflation hedge?
Data shows that gold may serve as an inflation hedge only in the long run.
Canada to reject any future thermal coal mining projects
Trudeau has pledged that Canada will reduce its emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Gold stocks room to run
Gold miners’ stocks have been drifting sideways to lower in recent weeks, fueling bearish sentiment.