Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining
More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.
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Germany launches fuel cell fabrication lab
ZSW’s HyFaB initiative received 10.5 million euros in funding and is aimed at accelerating the transition from small-scale to mass manufacturing of fuel cells.
Marubeni, Retriev partner on battery recycling
The strategic partnership will focus on developing a new circular business for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns
The Chinese government is currently conducting a review of its rare-earths policy.
Iamgold grows cash balance, adjusts Westwood reserve
The latest release quotes Westwood reserves of 4 million tonnes at 4.9 g/t gold for a total of 626,000 oz, a 47% decrease over the prior year-end.
Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report
Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.
Hecla silver production improves by 7% in 2020
Hecla now has the third-highest silver and gold reserves in company's 130-year history.
Albemarle expects recovery in sales as results top estimates
Company looks to double production at its lithium facility in Silver Peak, Nevada, as part of a plan to boost supply for the EV market.
Teck quarterly profit boosted by robust copper business
Average realized price for copper jumped about 26% to $3.42 per pound, while sales stood at 80,000 tonnes compared with 75,000 tonnes a year earlier.
