Rare earths-free thermoelectric converters now viable – research
Researchers have developed a new material to avoid using rare earths in heat-to-energy conversion devices.
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Greenland Minerals to fight draft rejection of mining permit for rare earths project
The miner will object the draft decision as it relies on a ban on uranium mining, which is being contested separately through arbitration.
Redwood Materials plans to spend $3.5bn on making EV battery essentials
Redwood is ramping up production of anode and cathode components to 100 gigawatt-hours by 2025.
The looming copper crunch and why recycling can’t fix it
S&P Global warns copper shortfall could put brakes on energy transition
Trafigura awaits Nyrstar ruling as minority investors in zinc producer fight on
Three years after Trafigura Group took control of Nyrstar, minority investors in Europe’s largest zinc smelter are set to discover whether they can challenge the company’s conduct during that deal in a Belgian court.
Voyager Metals calculates $1.6bn after-tax NPV, 43% IRR for Mont Sorcier iron-vanadium project
Over a 21-year mine life, Mont Sorcier's annual production target is set at 5Mt of high-grade, low-impurity iron concentrate grading 65% iron with 0.52% V2O5 per tonne.
Gold price slips as investors prepare for another big rate hike
The biggest factor influencing gold is the anticipation of the Fed meeting, analyst said.
Amplats sees pick up in switch to platinum from palladium
The market could see up to a million ounces of palladium switched for platinum, Amplats finance director said.
MMG suspends copper output guidance after Las Bambas protests in Peru
MMG said Las Bambas production had fallen 60% to 32,042 tonnes of copper concentrate in the second quarter.