Understanding zinc’s role in a low-carbon economy
Zinc is one of the most versatile and essential materials known to mankind.
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J&F Investimentos SA, owned by the Batista family, emerged as the surprise buyer of some of Vale SA’s operations in Brazil.
Sanctioned Russian’s family sells $6 billion stake in Polyus
Said Kerimov, the son of sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, resigned from the board of gold miner.
Europe’s planned ban on Russian coal has unhappy China precedent
European utilities will have to be prepared to pay premiums to draw cargoes from South Africa, the Americas, Australia and Indonesia, writes Clyde Russell.
How charge, discharge cycles make li-ion batteries bleed to death
There is a link between cracks that form in batteries’ structure during charge-discharge cycles and the depletion of vital liquids that carry charge.
China coal hub approves mega-mine that can produce for 97 years
The Baijiahaizi mine, in the key Chinese coal mining hub of Ordos, can produce 15 million tonnes of coal a year.
EU countries hunt for global coal stocks as Russian ban looms
EU envoys are set to approve on Thursday a ban on Russian coal that would take full effect from mid-August, a month later than initially planned.
Colombia to tender gold, coal assets by end of June
The bidding round for coal exploration contracts opens this month, while gold round is expected in the first half of 2022.
Ambler Metals’ suspended access road permits in legal limbo
Ambler Metals' Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects' development timeline could be impacted by access road construction delays.
