Rio Tinto sorry for loss of radioactive capsule in Australia
The loss of a small, but “highly radioactive” widget has triggered a radiation alert across parts of the vast state of Western Australia.
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Zinc8 gets $9 million grant to establish zinc-air battery production facility in New York State
The Canadian company has been approved for a grant from Empire State Development of up to $9 million as an incentive to establish its first US-based production facility in New York State.
Loulo-Gounkoto to keep going for years to come – Barrick CEO
Barrick said that the development of a third underground mine at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex is on track to start ore production from stoping in the second quarter of 2023.
UK’s power switch-off shows future for cleaner energy grid
The UK had a preview of the choices that will have to become commonplace as the world transitions to clean energy sources.
Scholz visits South America in race with China for lithium
Olaf Scholz hopes his trip to Latin America will help secure the lithium supplies that Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen need.
Rio Tinto has lost radioactive capsule in West Australian desert
Rio and the Australian government are attempting to find a 6-8mm widget that contains a small amount caesium-137.
Mummified golden boy comes ‘back to life’ in Egypt
The recently studied mummy of a teenage boy of high socioeconomic status is a showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life after death.
North Carolina gives Piedmont Lithium 2nd extension to file documents
State officials since August 2021 have been reviewing how the proposed mine, which has garnered widespread opposition.
‘Timing is right’ for NWT to harness critical minerals boom, says minister
Canada’s Northwest Territories is positioned to capitalize on the coming critical minerals supply crunch, says the territory’s Industry, Tourism and Investment minister.
