Botswana Diamonds acquires Sekaka from embattled Petra
The acquisition of Sekaka grants the miner access to three prospecting licenses in the southern African country.
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Iron hydroxide forms more easily on mineral surfaces than previously thought
Knowing the exact moment when iron hydroxide forms on quartz substrates can support water quality processes at acid mine drainage sites.
Nouveau Monde Graphite commits to all-electric fleet at Canadian mine site
The miner is advancing the procurement process for its fleet and charging infrastructure through an international call for pre-qualification.
US fund threatens Rio with legal action over Oyu Tolgoi
Pentwater Capital has joined the dispute over how to finance the underground copper project in Mongolia, with an "oppression" order warning.
Dominican Minister of Mines dismisses rumours that link Barrick’s advanced payments to tailings dam approval
Minister Antonio Almonte said that the approval of the Pueblo Viejo tailings dam will depend on the results of a detailed environmental impact assessment.
Cobalt demand from battery industry expected to grow in the next five years – report
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says that positive sentiment around battery demand for cobalt chemicals is outweighing the bearish sentiment around metal demand from traditional markets.
Inflation fear and green hope drive investors into copper
The copper market is experiencing a wave of investor interest it hasn’t seen for a decade.
Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries
The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.
Global Exploration Snapshot: Companies with exciting projects on the go
Eight companies with assets poised for growth.