November 10, 2023

Manganese-doped material may be crucial in energy-efficient computing

Manganese-doped germanium telluride could eventually lead to computers that need less than one millionth of the currently required energy to switch a bit, according to new research.

November 10, 2023

Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition

Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal. 

November 9, 2023

CEZ luring car-battery producers as lithium mine decision nears

The biggest traded power producer in eastern Europe is “totally serious” about plans to extract the metal in the north of Czech Republic.

November 9, 2023

Russian gold miner Uzhuralzoloto announces IPO despite UK sanctions on owner

Company will offer up to 5% of capital in new shares in an initial public offering on the Moscow Exchange.

November 8, 2023

Portugal activists urge suspension of lithium projects after PM quits

With more than 60,000 metric tons of known lithium reserves, Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer.

November 8, 2023

Aurubis to invest about $700 million to build smelter in US

The commissioning of the secondary smelter in Augusta, Georgia, is planned for the second half of 2024.

November 8, 2023

Zinc price jumps on supply worries, Russian project fire report

Fire has been extinguished at a workshop at Ozernoye, scheduled to become one of the largest zinc mines in the world.

November 8, 2023

Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip

The miners believe manufacturers will absorb extra costs due to new ESG-related legislation and tax incentives like the IRA.

November 8, 2023

Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions

Britain sanctioned two of Russia's largest gold producers, Nord Gold Plc and Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

November 7, 2023

Portugal PM quits over lithium project corruption probe

Antonio Costa has resigned amid an investigation into possible crimes of corruption in government involving lithium and hydrogen projects.