Hecla’s 2023 silver production the second highest in history, more growth expected
Silver reserves by year-end, totalling 238 million oz., were also its second-largest ever.
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BHP considers closing Western Australia nickel operations amid price decline
Nickel prices fell 40% in the last year as Indonesian supply jumped.
Vedanta’s parent sells $209 million stake
Saddled with $6.4 billion in outstanding debt, Vedanta has been attempting to shore up its finances.
Stanford researchers figure out how to reduce Li-metal battery degradation
Resting is important – particularly for lithium-metal batteries.
Sibanye-Stillwater, Heraeus team up to save palladium
The miners will explore new uses for PGMs, particularly palladium, in the hydrogen market amid weak demand for the metal.
Canadian graphite miner NMG scores deals with GM, Panasonic
Offtake agreements totalling $87.5 million will help NMG advance the second phase of its Quebec graphite complex.
South32 to invest $2.1 billion in Hermosa project in Arizona
The project was the first to be added to the US FAST-41 permitting process, and the company said it has the potential to be one of the world’s largest zinc producers.
Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet
Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances.
Africa moves a step closer to continent’s first cobalt refinery
Nigeria-based Africa Finance Corp. last week signed an expression of interest to provide $100 million in financing to the facility.
