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.
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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).
Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia
One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia.
Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions
The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
MKS PAMP, UBS launch carbon neutral gold-backed ETF
ETF is the first of its kind, backed by carbon neutral gold bars certified by the global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust.
A new gold rush? Mining waste with micro-organisms to extract metals
Academics and mining stakeholders are taking a closer look at the value that may be stored in tailings ponds.
