CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality checkDemand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry. Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Canadian miners in TSX top 30 ranking reflects industry’s role in world energy security, says VPChris Birkett says with geopolitical tensions around the world, Canada is…Staff Writer | September 19, 2024 | 4:18 am
Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — reportFactors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation…Staff Writer | September 17, 2024 | 2:47 pm
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 9:57 am
Rosatom, Orano deny deal talks on Niger nuclear assets Rosatom said it had no plans to acquire uranium mining assets owned by Orano in Niger. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:16 am
Russia said to seek French-held uranium assets in Niger Rosatom has had contacts with Niger’s military-led authorities about acquiring assets held by Orano SA. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2024 | 6:56 am
Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteries A team of scientists has transformed the reactivity of iron metal, the cheapest metal commodity. Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
Gold, zinc help manipulate water to create clean fuels with no dirty byproducts Researchers have figured out how to create a clean energy loop using gold. Staff Writer | June 2, 2024 | 6:48 am
German coal company to get about €1 billion for shutting mines Lausitz Energie Bergbau had initially been promised €1.75 billion by the government to cover mine rehabilitations and closures. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2024 | 11:31 am
High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials. Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto to keep New Zealand aluminum smelter running for another 20 years The new electricity arrangements include demand response agreements under which NZAS may be requested to reduce electricity consumption by up to a total of 185MW. Staff Writer | May 30, 2024 | 3:49 pm
India’s Jindal to join Venezuelan state oil venture The news comes just months after securing a contract to run the South American country’s largest iron-ore complex. Bloomberg News | May 30, 2024 | 10:17 am