Mining in South Africa looks to solar, AI and chickens to go green
South Africa is often seen as a test case for developing nations seeking to cut emissions and develop a greener economy.
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Premier African Minerals completes Zimbabwe lithium plant, production imminent
Zimbabwe holds some of the world's biggest hard-rock lithium deposits and has recently attracted about $700 million in investment.
BHP Group seeks delay to Brazil dam court case
BHP's lawyers said the 2024 trial should be delayed to allow Vale to participate.
Sweden takes serious look at pros and cons of electric road systems
ERS charge moving vehicles with either loops in or next to the road, or with wires suspended above vehicles, similar to trams and trains.
Botswana Diamonds begins mining in South Africa
Marsfontein is serving as a proof-of-concept trial project, which will help improve operations at the miner's flagship Thorny River project.
Australian man finds giant gold nugget worth $160K
The 4.6kg nugget was found in Victoria's goldfields, which were the heart of Australia's gold rush in the 1800s.
Cost of energy transition so low ‘you’ll need magnifying glass’
Costs for key decarbonization technologies, such as renewable energy and electric vehicles, have declined significantly over the past decade.
Nickel revolution has Indonesia chasing battery riches tinged with risk
The new HPAL projects, and the surge of inexpensive metal from a country whose deposits have long been unloved by major producers, could push the market into oversupply.
Pilbara Minerals approves $375 million lithium expansion in Western Australia
The investment in the Pilgan plant will help increase spodumene concentrate production by 47% to 1 million dry metric tonnes per annum.
