Scientists ‘stretch’ li-ion batteries storage capacity, lifespan

Researchers at the University of Southern California propose introducing “stretch” into battery materials so they can be cycled repeatedly without structural fatigue.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2021 | 6:06 am

Amazon bears brunt of gold-prospecting surge, study shows

Between 1985 and 2020, the area of Brazil dedicated to mining grew more than sixfold to about half a million acres.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 12:39 pm

Eskom considers $7.2 billion in wind and solar investment by 2030

Until now almost all of South Africa’s investment and planned investment in renewable energy has been by private companies.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 10:46 am

Strike threat rises at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine after union vote

BHP recently struck a deal with Chilean workers at its massive Escondida mine.

Reuters | August 30, 2021 | 10:07 am

BHP considers making covid vaccine mandatory at Australia mines

BHP is the first big resources company to consider such a step.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 9:27 am

Tudor Gold expands Goldstorm deposit at Treaty Creek, stock up

Drilling continues to demonstrate the robust nature of the Goldstorm deposit at Treaty Creek.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 30, 2021 | 9:00 am

Piedmont, Sayona complete Canadian lithium miner buy

Acquisition is part of the company's plan to create a potential lithium production hub in the Abitibi region of Quebec.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2021 | 8:46 am

Fortescue plans carbon targets for customers in green pivot

Company is planning to unveil targets for reducing the carbon footprint of it biggest customers, marking a shift in approach for the world’s no. 4 exporter of iron-ore.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2021 | 8:19 am

Russell: Asia’s coal importers split between rich north and poorer south

Region is increasingly becoming split between those countries willing and able to pay high prices, and those who are cutting now unaffordable imports.

Reuters | August 30, 2021 | 7:58 am