Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries
A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.
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Botswana in talks to raise stake in De Beers
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World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that the mining ban on the Santurbán moor does not violate the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
Guinea, Emirates Global agree on alumina plant deal
The new alumina refinery is expected to have a capacity of 1 million tons a year and be built in the region of Boke.
China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation
Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.
Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study
Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.
India’s climate dilemma will hang over Modi’s next five years
Narendra Modi has cast himself as climate champion but coal still accounts for roughly three-quarters of output in India and its use continues to rise.