New sensor promises low-cost detection of methane emissions, leaks
The ICLED-based sensor is able to detect methane concentrations as low as 0.1 parts per million.
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Northern Dynasty to appeal latest negative Pebble permit decision
The US Army Corps of Engineers has accepted the request to appeal the latest refusal to grant a water licence to the copper-gold-molybdenum project.
Mexican mining chamber warns uncertainty to bring investment cuts
Around a dozen companies are said to make their next investments elsewhere.
Nickel, cobalt price: 10 charts show China’s grip on battery supply chain to last decades
Beijing's response to Biden executive order on critical minerals: "Artificial efforts to shift these chains and to decouple is not realistic."
China continues dominance of rare earths markets to 2030, says Roskill
In 2020, Chinese mines produced 110,000 tonnes of rare earths, which is more than 55% of total global mining output.
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week
Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation; Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project; Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company.
Vale bullish on metal prices, seeks to accelerate copper projects
The iron ore miner is confident in the trajectory of copper in 2021.
Copper price plunges as market waits for Shanghai whales’ next move
"A lot would depend on the reaction of big Chinese players such as Shanghai Dalu Futures, which has amassed a $1 billion long position."
Global silver output to rise 8.1% in 2021 – report
Global silver production is set to grow at a CAGR of 3.2%, reaching one billion ounces by 2024.
