Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in BrazilThe solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives.Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am
LME launches two consultations on reforms in wake of nickel crisisThe first consultation will be on a requirement for warehouses…Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 8:28 am
Economic impact of mining in British Columbia reached $13 billion in 2022, says MABCCombined projects represent C$4 billion in investment, 6,400 new operating…Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 29, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 6:40 am
Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 9:55 am
Talga Group wants more aid for EV battery materials Miner wants to help Europe challenge China’s dominance of the $143 billion market for electric vehicle batteries. Bloomberg News | October 13, 2023 | 9:02 am
BYD looks to buy lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw material push Latin America has emerged as a hot spot for carmakers seeking to tap metals used in electric vehicles. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 4:27 pm
Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey. Frik Els | October 12, 2023 | 1:26 pm
US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 10:07 am
Canada Nickel’s Crawford feasibility pegs capex at $3.5bn, mine life at 41 years Uniquely, Crawford will be a net negative contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 9:03 am
Lithium heavyweight Chile woos Japan to develop local industry Chile says Japanese battery and metals companies are among Asian investors interested in acquiring long-term preferential access to lithium. Bloomberg News | October 12, 2023 | 6:57 am
Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt. Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 6:16 am