Visualizing copper’s role in a low-carbon economy

The transition to renewable energy and electrification will require tons of metals, and copper is considered the most essential.

Visual Capitalist | October 5, 2021 | 4:25 pm

Factbox: EV batteries’ major players and their expansion plans

The global auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles has spurred an expansion race among battery makers.

Reuters | October 5, 2021 | 10:14 am

First Cobalt awards refinery contract to Metso Outotec

Commissioning of phase one of First Cobalt’s low-carbon hydrometallurgical refinery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2021 | 9:30 am

Voisey’s Bay mine takes unconventional approach to fire suppression

Vale will utilize Rosenbauer’s 6x6 Panther to in the remote, northern location.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 4, 2021 | 9:58 am

India asks Coal India to invest in electric vehicles, charging pods

The federal government-controlled miner has already announced plans to invest in solar wafer manufacturing and power generation.

Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 8:12 am

Sayona Mining raises $72.5m to buy lithium project in Canada

Miners are racing to raise money and expand projects, with global demand for the electric-vehicle battery metal set to soar in the coming decade.

Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 7:51 am

Vale halts Onça Puma mine as operating license suspended

The impact of the measure on production is still under evaluation.

Reuters | October 4, 2021 | 7:43 am

Bacanora Lithium says Sonora project safe from Mexico reforms

President López Obrador last week submitted proposed reforms, which include keeping future lithium extraction in the hands of the State.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2021 | 7:18 am

How Life Cycle Assessments can enhance ‘green’ mining techniques

Britain-based researchers say ‘cradle to grave’ evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can mitigate against negative environmental impacts.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 4, 2021 | 6:06 am

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