Platinum’s shortage to persist as EV slowdown fuels demand
Demand for the metal in autocatalyst is expected to rise about 2% for the whole year.
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Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries
CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project.
Platinum, palladium, rhodium prices seen down in 2024 despite deficit, Metals Focus says
Average prices are expected to fall this year compared with 2023 despite another year of structural deficit.
OceanaGold Philippines’ shares drop on market debut after IPO
The gold and copper miner's IPO was to comply with a regulatory requirement for its operations in northern Philippines.
New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial
Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.
Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia
The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said.
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project
The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina
Newmont’s Cerro Negro operation was shut down on April 10, following the death of two workers.
Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center
Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
