Manchin retirement boosts West Virginia coal scion’s Senate bid
Jim Justice, a wealthy coal mine owner now serving as West Virginia’s Republican governor, has gained an easier path for his US Senate bid.
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Manganese-doped material may be crucial in energy-efficient computing
Manganese-doped germanium telluride could eventually lead to computers that need less than one millionth of the currently required energy to switch a bit, according to new research.
Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit
Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.
Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition
Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal.
Copper price gains as traders assess China deflation, Fedspeak
The red metal declined earlier after official statistics showed Chinese consumer prices down more than the median economist forecast.
Science North, CIM collaborate to bring digital mining game to Canadian classrooms
Mine Evolution takes players into a virtual world where they can collect Earth’s treasures to build mines and upgrade technology.
NexGen Rook I uranium project wins environmental approval in Saskatchewan
Now the project, forecast to cost C$1.3 billion to build, awaits federal environmental consent as it conducts pre-construction site work.
Hudbay in talks to draw partner for Arizona copper project
The company is looking to either sell a minority stake or form a joint venture to help finance its Copper World project in the second half of 2024.
Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum
The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week.
