Graphene-infused copper wire may be key for more efficient EVs
General Motors and researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are behind this finding.
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Brazil prosecutors accuse BHP, Vale of colluding to reduce payouts to disaster victims
A mining waste dam burst in 2015 at BHP and Vale's Samarco joint venture in the town of Mariana, releasing a torrent of sludge that killed 19 people.
Buritica gold mine in Colombia officially opens
Commercial operation will begin in December, and the government hopes it will boost gold production by 25%.
Rio asks court to OK sale of Dominion’s diamonds
The company is hoping to recover around C$120 million plus legal fees and other costs.
Unigold stock takes off on Candelones drill results
Drilling returned 14 m averaging 14.94 g/t Au at the Candelones
Extension deposit.
Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG
ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper this year and a surplus of about 70,000 tonnes in 2021.
Biden campaign tells miners it supports domestic production of EV metals
Biden supports bipartisan efforts to foster a domestic supply chain for lithium, copper, rare earths, nickel and other strategic materials.
Copper wins LME Week beauty parade – Andy Home
Copper’s new green credentials are being reinforced by robust current market dynamics as China soaks up the rest of the world’s excess metal.
Barrick granted ten exploration licences in Tanzania
The gold giant will spend $8 million in exploration in the African country by year-end.
