Non-lithium stationary battery market shoots up in next decade — report
IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2022-2032.
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First kilo of blockchain tracked gold shipped from Burkina Faso on Minexx platform
Burkina Faso produces 34 tonnes of artisanal gold per year, but only 300kg was formally exported in 2019 due to a lack of traceability and lower export taxes in neighbouring countries.
Most commodities prices to average lower in 2022 — report
Out of the 27 key commodities, Fitch sees 19 of them averaging lower on a year-on-year basis.
Peru to insist on tax reform with new bills after legislative thumbs down, says minister
The result was a blow to the four-month old administration of leftist President Pedro Castillo.
Shift to less liquid assets raises gold’s investment appeal — report
The shift to risker and less liquid assets strengthens the case for an allocation to gold, given its unique combination as a highly liquid diversifier, that can reduce portfolio volatility, the World Gold Council says.
Iron ore price jumps to seven-week high on China steel demand hopes
The optimism around the metal continued to be tempered by China's rising stockpiles of imported iron ore hitting the highest level since July 2018.
Bear Creek acquires Mercedes mine from Equinox
The company says the Mercedes acquisition will provide a source of funding for future construction of its Corani silver mine.
Zinc price soars as power crunch forces Nyrstar to idle French plant
Elevated electricity costs caused by a wholesale power crunch this year have forced industries from zinc to steel to curtail production.