October 7, 2019

Talga gets funding to develop graphitic anode for solid-state batteries

The Australian company wants to create a new high-capacity graphitic carbon composite anode.

October 4, 2019

Sienna Resources kicks off drilling at battery metals project in Sweden

The company says the strong nickel price had made it an opportune time to start drilling for the battery metal.

October 4, 2019

Alrosa finds Matryoshka-style stone, the first in diamond mining history

According to scientists, the diamond may be over 800 million years old.

October 3, 2019

Russia’s Mechel to buy stake in Elga coal project for $461m

Mechel is expected to pay for the stake within the next four months.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 1, 2019

Scientists working on improving aluminium batteries

Scientists believe aluminium batteries could eventually replace lithium-ion batteries or be complementary so that the latter are only used when strictly necessary.

September 30, 2019

Kinross hits pause on Russia after gold project deal

The Toronto-based miner acquired the undeveloped Chulbatkan asset for $283 million in July.

September 30, 2019

Cornish Lithium gets $1.7 million funding boost for UK project

Company will use the funds to expand its ongoing drilling work in the ancient mining region of Cornwall, south-west England.

September 30, 2019

RWE targets climate neutrality by 2040 as sun sets on coal

Plan fits with Germany’s 2038 goal to exit coal-fired power generation.

September 28, 2019

Ferrexpo shares tumble after CEO suspected of embezzlement

Authorities suspect the company’s billionaire chief Kostyantin Zhevago has been engaged in money laundering and the embezzling of funds from a bank he formerly owned.