Rio Tinto to host world’s first carbon mineral storage hub near Iceland smelter
Iceland-based Carbfix will use Rio Tinto’s land surrounding the ISAL smelter for onshore CO2 injection.
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Orca Gold’s mine project not impacted by political unrest in Sudan, says CEO
The Block 14 project is considered to be one of the leading gold projects in Africa, with a net present value of over $1 billion at today's gold price.
Citric acid can be used to extract rare earth metals from coal ash
The method, if widely adopted, could turn coal ash from an environmental pariah into a commercially viable product, researcher says.
Iron ore price rebounds while La Niña threatens to worsen energy crisis
Iron ore prices dropped last week as risk sentiment was hurt by fears over growth in China, and as coal prices slumped.
Gold price back above $1,800 as Fed prepares to taper asset purchases
“There is some short-term momentum building in gold as some investors look for an inflation hedge," one analyst says.
South Africa’s manganese output expected to grow – report
Despite low prices, Roskill expects South Africa’s manganese output to increase strongly over the next decade.
Emerita Resources shares surge on La Infanta drill results
The Spain-focused miner has received complete assays for the first step-out drill hole as well as the final infill drill holes from La Infanta.
Shanghai aluminum at over 1-month low as coal prices drop
China’s thermal coal futures plunged and turned in their worst week in five months, following Beijing’s strongest intervention in years to boost supply and cool runaway prices.
Copper price down on China’s move to cool coal market
On-warrant LME stocks, those not earmarked for delivery, have tumbled by over 90% since mid-August.
Liquid metal helps convert CO2 into battery, manufacturing resources
A group of scientists discovered that liquid gallium can help transform carbon dioxide into oxygen and a high-value solid carbon product.
Tungsten prices hit 12-year high as China tightens export controls
China supplies over 80% of the world’s tungsten.