New cell efficiently converts waste heat to energy
A new hybrid thermoelectrochemical-concentration cell shows promise in utilizing waste heat to generate electricity.
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Barrick Gold quarterly profit dented by weak prices
The gold giant reported an 18% drop in third-quarter profit from the prior three-month period, weighed down by weaker prices for the precious metal.
BHP admonished for meddling with SolGold board
As SolGold’s biggest shareholder, BHP has long been seen as a likely buyer for the company, yet the relationship has not always been smooth.
Demand to keep tin price on a tear — report
Fitch expects tin demand to continue outstripping supply, pushing the market into deficit by 2026.
Poland and Czech Republic close to agreement on Turow mine, says minister
The European Union's top court has told Poland to halt operations at the Turow open-pit lignite mine and power plant.
Albemarle boosts 2021 forecast on rising global lithium demand
The company's stock rose 4.1% in after-hours trading following its Q3 results.
Damage from Brazil’s Samarco disaster at least $6.7bn, study says
The conclusions come as Brazilian authorities and Samarco co-owners enter the final phases of a re-negotiation of a 2016 settlement.
Tesla, Apple, Google, Microsoft dodge Congo cobalt class-action
Judge said while the complaint lists "tragic events" it could not trace a link back to US tech giants: "The only real connection is that the companies buy refined cobalt.”
Barrick takes interests in Red Lake Gold, Dixie Gold projects in Ontario
Shares in Red Lake Gold soared as much as 100% to 27 Canadian cents on the news that Barrick has been granted the right to earn into the explorer's Whirlwind Jack project.
