Researchers study role of tall grass in post-mining soil recovery
West Virginia University researchers want to determine how Miscanthus x giganteus would behave under climate change and support pollution mitigation efforts.
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Volkswagen looking at making its own batteries in North America
The company has been scouting for US battery plant sites and should make a decision by the end of 2022.
Activist investor Bluebell adds pressure on Glencore to fix coal unit
Bluebell Capital Partners has again asked Glencore Plc to overhaul its climate policy, while seeking support from other shareholders to push for reform at the commodities giant.
Gold price may be set to rise – but so are risks for miners
Gold saw a 34% surge in demand in the first quarter compared with the same period of 2021.
Alrosa nixes dividend as economic sanctions bite
The company is subject to stinging economic sanctions levied by the West against Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident
Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.
BYD may sell batteries to Tesla, executive tells state media
“We are good friends with Elon Musk and we are preparing to supply batteries to Tesla,” BYD’s EVP said.
Central banks to increase gold holdings over crisis concerns
Anticipated changes in the international monetary system and concerns over rising economic risks in reserve currency economies are also major factors.
Montage expands landholding in Côte d’Ivoire with acquisition of Barrick-Endeavour JV project
Its consolidated land position at the Koné gold project will increase to over 2,250 square kms.
