Toughest material on earth now a reality
Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.
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Teck fined $1.6 million for acid spill into Columbia River at Trail smelter operations
A judge made the order after the company pleaded guilty to two charges laid under the federal Fisheries Act and one charge laid under the provincial Environmental Management Act.
And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium
Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013.
Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies
Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain.
The Metals Company calls video of mining waste dumped into the sea misinformation as stock sinks
The Vancouver-based company is looking to be the first one in the world to commercially mine the deep sea.
JPMorgan may move into precious metals clearing in Zurich
The lender may begin to offer to settle its clients’ trades using metal located in Zurich, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rock Tech granted permission for early construction of lithium hydroxide plant in Germany
Once completed, the Guben converter will be the first of its kind in Europe, with expected annual production capacity of 24,000 tonnes.
Iamgold, Vanstar hike gold resource at Nelligan in Quebec
Nelligan now has an indicated resource of 72.2 million tonnes grading 0.85 g/t for 2 million oz. of contained gold.
India’s December gold imports plunge 79% as price rise dents demand
India imported 20 tonnes in December, down from 95 tonnes a year ago.