How Life Cycle Assessments can enhance ‘green’ mining techniques
Britain-based researchers say ‘cradle to grave’ evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can mitigate against negative environmental impacts.
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Peru's new socialist government swept to power pledging to strike a new deal with the copper mining sector to redistribute profits to Andean communities.
BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture
The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."
NMC to remain the dominant EV battery cathode type until 2030 – report
Fitch expects the NMC chemistry to remain dominant, owing to the superior energy density of high-nickel variations, which improve vehicle range and charging speeds.
New underground mine to extend life of Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex
Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali on track to meet annual guidance as new underground mine ramps up production.
Coal price surges to record as global scramble for energy accelerates
Coal prices soared to their highest on record as China accelerated a global struggle for resources that has brought the dirtiest fossil fuel roaring back.
International FIFO mining work — the pros and cons
A typical international FIFO roster for many places is 8 weeks on with 4 weeks off.
Mixed hydroxide precipitate — the new class one nickel
The push for de-carbonization is the primary driver for the battery mega-factory boom. All of these factories need nickel and cobalt for their products, but mostly they need nickel.
Mexico gears up for international arbitration, searches for legal counsel
Mexico's government has requested bids to hire legal counsel for international arbitration in two upcoming investor-state cases.
