UK ends subsidies for electric cars on surging demand
The £300 million ($349 million) grant-funding program is closing to new orders on Tuesday.
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Masks come off as thousands grab face time at PDAC
As China lockdowns rekindle concerns over metals demand, mining leaders on the other side of the world shed masks and rubbed shoulders at one of the industry’s biggest annual gatherings.
China’s lead surplus to offset shortages in US and Europe
Lead premiums in China's bonded warehouses have been around $130 a tonne since 2020.
PDAC 2022: Colombia pushes diversification of mining sector as presidential vote looms
Colombia has been trying to diversify its mining sector away from thermal coal.
Glencore gets rich on coal, but questions persist over exit plan
Investors want a projection of emissions from coal between now and 2050, as well as assurances that coal production won’t rise.
Samarco, creditors to discuss restructuring proposals on June 21
Creditors rejected the company's last proposal on April 18 and filed an alternative plan a month later.
Microbes may be capable of causing damage to massive nuclear facility
University of Toronto researchers are studying whether bentonite clay, a material used to wrap nuclear fuel containers, could support microbial life that could damage them.
Flooding forces Sibanye-Stillwater to halt Montana mines
The company said no injuries had been reported after the floods, but the road to its Stillwater mine is cut off.
Argentina offers tax sweeteners to encourage fledgling copper sector
Argentina said it would introduce a new optional tax regime for copper producers that could potentially lower export duties.
