Precious metals may be replaced by iron, manganese, cobalt in “green” catalysts

New methods for the synthesis of drug precursors use catalysts made of iron, manganese and cobalt.

Staff Writer | March 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am

CHART: China’s Belt and Road mining investment hits record

China’s overseas investment in metals and mining as part of its Belt and Road Initiative surged by 158% last year, hitting $19.4 billion with energy transition metals the main focus.

Frik Els | February 20, 2024 | 9:57 am

Deep-sea mining may be inevitable, says UN regulator

Deep sea mining is likely just a matter of time, according to the head of the International Seabed Authority.

Staff Writer | February 19, 2024 | 9:10 am

Op-Ed: Sparing the land by collecting minerals at sea

A challenge is that seafloor mining immediately starts off at a reputational disadvantage.

Seaver Wang | February 16, 2024 | 4:10 pm

South32 to invest $2.1 billion in Hermosa project in Arizona

The project was the first to be added to the US FAST-41 permitting process, and the company said it has the potential to be one of the world’s largest zinc producers.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:16 pm

IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector

The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.

Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am

Cybertruck: Musk needs mines

Powered by Tesla’s own made-in-Texas batteries, the stainless steel Cybertruck carries a heavy load of nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite and lithium.

Frik Els | February 7, 2024 | 9:19 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

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