Zimbabwe wants half of royalties paid in gems, precious metals
The Treasury was concerned that the country does not have reserves of the minerals.
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Copper mining has a new champion in veteran Peruvian economist
In a presentation at Perumin, finance minister Kurt Burneo reiterated the policy priorities that have endeared him to the industry, such as maintaining tax rates, offering fiscal benefits and cutting red-tape in a bid to attract investments.
Sibanye-Stillwater reaches wage deal with two unions at platinum operations
Both the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and United Association of South Africa (UASA) have accepted the company's offer.
Thick electrodes may allow for EV fast-charging, range increase
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin fabricated a new type of electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could unleash greater power and faster charging.
Atlantic Lithium aims to begin production at Ghana mine in 2024
The Ewoyaa project has the potential to generate nearly $5 billion in revenue over its 12.5-year lifetime.
Vale announces reorganization of Brazil base metals business
Miner will transfer its copper assets in the country to Salobo Metais SA and its nickel assets to a new venture it will form.
Ferrari owner says energy transition shakeup could create a new Tesla
John Elkann, the scion of Italy’s Agnelli clan, sees potential for a “new Tesla” to emerge from the current wave of energy transition.
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In a snapshot of the global project pipeline, Miningintelligence data provides a ranking of the largest projects in 2022.
China to host almost a third of the world’s new coal mines
Based on data from Global Energy Monitor, China had 559 million tonnes of proposed new coal mines at the start of the year.
