Researchers use niobium, molybdenum to find heat-tolerant alloys for aircraft
Japanese researchers are testing materials that can stand high temperatures and improve the efficiency of gas turbines in power plants and aircraft.
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Bluejay, Rio Tinto’s JV in Finland is official
The London-based explorer announced that all conditions have now been satisfied for the commencement of the Enonkoski project joint-venture.
Barrick’s Bristow to buy diamond miner
Barrick Gold’s president and CEO would add beleaguered Rockwell Diamonds to his personal portfolio if the miner agrees to delist and be taken private.
What China’s increasing control over cobalt resources in the DRC means for the West – report
Roskill says China’s increasing control over copper and cobalt resources in the DRC could pose a threat to western market participants.
SQM says relations with indigenous communities are improving
SQM said it is is making progress in improving relations with the communities that live around the Atacama salt flat.
Crystallex closer to being paid off by Venezuela
The Canadian miner received a favourable ruling related to the gold mine that the Hugo Chávez regime expropriated back in 2008.
Vedanta reopens Gamsberg zinc mine in South Africa
The Gamsberg mine was closed in November after the pit wall collapsed.
Hardy bacteria turn out to be good cobalt miners
Geobacter could become the basis of new biotechnology to reclaim and recycle cobalt from lithium-ion batteries.
Hope for British Columbia’s New Prosperity project?
Tsilhqot’in support Taseko’s application for extension to environmental certificate.
