Glencore boss says pandemic could delay his departure
Ivan Glasenberg had said he would step down once a new management team is in place, expected to happen this year.
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Guinea approves railroad and port plan for Simandou
The move is key to Guinea’s economy and Simandou's development, which has been complicated by its location far from the coast and the cost of infrastructure.
Rock-mining bacteria could support human presence in space
Experiments on the International Space Station show that bacteria could enhance the removal of rare earth elements from basalt in lunar and Martian landscapes.
Lithium Australia tests battery metals on wheat crops
Lithium Australia’s subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, received positive results from the first trial in Western Australia.
Greece to kick off sales of nickel producer Larco, power grid by year-end
Larco, which is 55% owned by the state, is one of the world's biggest nickel producers
Alrosa’s pink diamond sets new record price at auction
“The Spirit of the Rose”— a flawless 14.83-carat pink gem — sold for $26.6 million at Sothbey’s in Geneva.
Biden better for Canadian resource exports, say experts
Biden’s policies might also favour importing aluminum, cross-laminated timber, fuel cells and other lower-carbon products and commodities from Canada.
Teck tests covid-fighting copper coatings on transit
Teck and partners in Vancouver promote the use of antimicrobial copper surfaces in healthcare and public spaces.
Deep-sea mineral platform launches for mining dialogue
New resource exploitation industries need new frameworks for governance, the World Economic Forum reports.
