Copper price rises on hopes for improved demand in China China's central bank is easing monetary policy, while copper stockpiles are low and import premiums suggest demand is rising.MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 8:28 am
Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespanKorean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes,…Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 6:06 am
‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising resultsResearchers at Drexel University have found the right material to…Staff Writer | August 17, 2022 | 5:03 am
Canada could be top player in global EV battery market — report BMI says the combination of natural resources and a highly skilled workforce should help developing a sustainable value chain for battery materials. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2021 | 7:33 am
Global EV sales pushed battery metals deployment in H2 2020 – report Adamas Intelligence reports that EV registrations grew by 58% year-on-year in the second half of 2020 and, with them, battery metals deployment. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2021 | 6:13 am
OZ Minerals launches challenge to find green ways to extract metals The best proposals from "Ingenious Extraction" will be selected for acceleration. Early submission deadline is March 12. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 22, 2021 | 6:06 am
Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 21, 2021 | 1:19 pm
Three miners die at illegal operation in Colombia The miners - whose ages ranged from 18 to 27 years old - inhaled toxic gases and perished. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2021 | 10:53 am
Morrison Lake mine plan still stalled, 18 years later British Columbia's environmental assessment office states the mine is at the headwater of the Skeena River, which it’s not, says retired Green Party leader. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | February 19, 2021 | 1:07 pm
Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2021 | 7:02 am
Marubeni, Retriev partner on battery recycling The strategic partnership will focus on developing a new circular business for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2021 | 3:56 am
China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns The Chinese government is currently conducting a review of its rare-earths policy. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2021 | 3:52 am