Low-carbon power for steel, aluminum industries key for global decarbonization goals — report

According to Wood Mackenzie, ramping up battery metals production is also important to limit the average global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2040.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

Native Americans win ruling to join lawsuit against Lithium Americas project

Four environmental groups sued to block the mining project earlier this year, arguing it could harm sage grouse and other wildlife.

Reuters | July 28, 2021 | 4:26 pm

Ex Rio Tinto chief Walsh joins Aboriginal group’s board

Appointment comes after a particularly fraught period in relations between traditional land owners and Australia's powerful mining companies.

Reuters | July 28, 2021 | 5:26 am

Rio Tinto’s lithium market entry likely only start of battery metals ambitions

"Lithium M&A likely a formality in the coming years" as Rio Tinto plans $2.4 billion mine in Serbia from entirely new mineral source – jadarite.

Frik Els | July 27, 2021 | 12:06 pm

Top Australian capital raises seek to create mining value

Australian companies raise funds to advance a suite of projects including copper, nickel, gold, silver, lithium rare earths and uranium.

Henry Lazenby | July 27, 2021 | 10:01 am

Next step for EVs: Design batteries to strengthen car, extend range

Structural battery technology is in its infancy, and manufacturers have not settled on a standard approach.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 12:25 pm

US judge rules Lithium Americas may excavate Nevada mine site

The ruling marked a rare win for a US critical minerals project.

Reuters | July 25, 2021 | 4:41 pm

Record profits and blockbuster dividends: Here come the miners

The top-five western diversified miners may have earned a combined $85 billion for the first half of the year, according to analyst estimates, more than double the level from a year ago.

Bloomberg News | July 25, 2021 | 3:47 pm

Great Barrier reef not granted endangered status after Australia lobbied against it

Australia’s pro-fossil fuel government has rejected demands for tougher action on reef preservation, insisting it is already making improvements through a A$3 billion ($2.2 billion) investment program.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2021 | 9:13 am

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