Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC

Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions.

Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm

US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey

The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 9:29 am

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.

Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am

Alcoa bids $2.2 billion for Australian partner to control assets

Alumina owns about 40% of of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | February 25, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say

Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.

Colin McClelland | February 25, 2024 | 7:05 am

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2024 | 11:11 am

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am

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