Energy transition faces metals gap unless investment rises, report finds
According to the Energy Transitions Commission, it will require production of up to 6.5 billion tonnes of materials cumulatively between 2022 and 2050.
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BHP posts record full-year iron ore output, flags rising costs
BHP expects fiscal 2024 output for Western Australia iron ore between 282 Mt and 294 Mt.
Some US companies not filing conflict-mineral reports, GAO says
The SEC obliges companies to file reports on whether their products may include gold, tin, tantalum or tungsten from the DRC its nine neighboring countries.
Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction
Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue.
Brazilian companies invest in blockchain to fight illegal gold mining
Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil traded 229 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality.
Mount Polley drilling returns up to 1.51 g/t Au, 1.03% Cu
The drilling was done in two phases on an underexplored area between the Springer and Cariboo mineralized zones near Williams Lake, BC.
Mali gold mining revenue rose by 35% in 2022
Gold mining is a pillar of the country's economy, accounting for about 9% of gross domestic product in 2021 and 2022.
First Majestic encouraged by drilling results from Mexico mines, Jerritt Canyon in Nevada
In the first half of 2023, the miner had up to 19 active drill rigs and completed a total of 78,973 metres of drilling in Mexico and the US.
Zimbabwe’s $1 billion lithium plan faces setback as Chinese partner cuts stake
South Africa’s Moti Group said a Chinese company with which it planned to develop a lithium processing plant was halving its stake in the venture.