One of only four 1,000 carat-plus diamonds ever found dug up in Botswana
DeBeers-Botswana joint venture has recovered a 1,098 carat diamond from Jwaneng mine, the world’s richest diamond mine by value.
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Rio Tinto to study using hydrogen in alumina refining in green push
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will provide half the funds for the $925,000 study.
Golden Bear discovery could be a ‘gamechanger’ for Osisko at Windfall
The disovery hole hit the 6.7 metre interval of 27.4 g/t gold uncut (17.2 g/t gold cut to 100 g/t) at 503 metres depth.
Serbia to become Europe’s no. 2 copper producer thanks to Cukaru Peki mine
Zijin Mining's mine will have an initial average copper output of 91,000 tonnes a year, before reaching a peak of 135,000.
Aluminum industry faces big decarbonization challenges — report
An analysis by Wood Mackenzie states that aluminum’s role in the green economy may be dampened by the industry’s steep road to secure low-carbon power.
Weak emission standards may lead Europe to risk €27bn in battery investments — report
According to the European Federation for Transport and Environment, weak CO2 standards give carmakers little incentive to increase the sales of electric cars until 2030.
Sierra Metals granted key permit for Peruvian expansion
It allows the company to boost throughput by 20% to 3,600 tonnes/day at its flagship Yauricocha copper mine.
Britain in talks with 6 firms about building gigafactories for EV batteries
Ford, Nissan, LG and Samsung, Britishvolt and InoBat Auto are in talks with the British government or local authorities about locations for potential factories and financial support.
Canada, EU in raw materials pact to cut China reliance
“We as Europeans want to diversify our imports away from producers like China because we want more sustainability, less environmental damage and we want transparency on raw materials.”
