Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

China, Pakistan agree to strengthen mining cooperation

Pakistani Prime Minister visited Beijing in a bid to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.

Reuters | June 9, 2024 | 9:14 am

Nippon Steel executive saw positive reaction from US Steel workers and others

Nippon Steel Vice Chairman Takahiro Mori returned to the US in an effort to close the deal amid growing regulatory scrutiny and political opposition.

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:41 pm

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour

Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am

Iron ore extends gain on easing China demand concern, Fed rate cut bets

China's iron ore imports in the first five months reached 513.75 million tons, a year-on-year rise of 7%.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 7:41 am

Vale invests $340 million in Carajás Railway locomotive fleet improvement project

The miner closed a 10-year deal with Wabtec to optimize the maintenance services for its fleet in the Estrada de Ferro Carajás.

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 10:50 am

Brazil seeks $20.7 billion from Vale, BHP over 2015 dam collapse

The government has also set a 12-year period for the payments to be made.

Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 9:39 am

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am

MinRes to sell minority stake in Onslow haul road for $864 million

The Onslow iron ore project is a joint venture with giant steelmakers China Baowu, POSCO and Advanced Micro Controls.

Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 8:10 am

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