Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race
Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.
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US plans Tanzania trade boost as Kamala Harris tours Africa
Harris's office highlighted US support for a plan by LifeZone Metals to open a nickel processing plant in Tanzania.
Syrah Resources hits record graphite output, US plant on track
The company is building an 11,250 tonne per year graphite anode plant in Vidalia.
Ford in $4.5 billion deal for EV battery materials plant
Automaker has joined PT Vale Indonesia and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt as their new partner in a nickel processing plant in Indonesia.
Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability
Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.
Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru
Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku.
Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says
Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned.
“Eternal Pink” diamond could fetch more than $35 million at auction
The 10.57-carat diamond also carries the highest price per carat estimate placed on any rock or gemstone ($3.3 million).
Green hydrogen equipment makers poised for rapid growth in China
China’s capacity to manufacture electrolyzers could grow about 20 times by 2028 as costs of the clean energy source plunge.