February 10, 2021

EV metal index beats record by 54% as electric cars reach tipping point

MINING.COM EV Metal Index surges to over $500m of lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel in newly-sold electric cars worldwide in one month as prices continue to climb and deployment smashes…

February 10, 2021

Alrosa to donate vaccines to Angola, Zimbabwe

Alrosa will supply the vaccines once emergency-use authorization for the Sputnik V vaccine is granted.

February 10, 2021

Copper price rally reaches new high

Copper's mega rally extended further on Wednesday, setting an intraday high of $3.7955 a pound.

February 10, 2021

Aurubis CEO upbeat on outlook, still seeks flat rolled unit sale

Company expects high metal prices and strong copper product demand this year.

February 10, 2021

Gemcorp, Endiama to develop Mulepe diamond project in Angola

Gemcorp will own 75% of the business and Endiama 25% and alongside with funding a pilot project, the London-based investment firm will oversee operations.

February 9, 2021

Controversial UK coal mine under review over climate backlash

The Woodhouse Colliery would be the first new deep coal mine in the UK in three decades.

February 9, 2021

WTO delays ruling on US metal tariffs to second half of 2021

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

February 9, 2021

Iron ore imports outside China show signs of recovery

Major buyers other than China - namely Japan, South Korea and Western Europe - are starting to pull their weight.

February 8, 2021

Gold-decorated titanium dioxide nanoparticles can speed up water desalination

The nanoparticles are able to absorb about 96% of the solar spectrum and turn it into heat.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.