Graphene maker BeDimensional gets EIB support to boost production

Graphene, whose powder has a high electrical and thermal conductivity, can be used to increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 4:06 pm

US awards contracts for making higher enriched uranium for new reactors

Russia is currently the only country that makes the fuel called high-assay low-enriched uranium fuel, or HALEU, in commercial volumes.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 3:21 pm

After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply

A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Mining associations unveil effort to simplify sector’s ESG standards

The new program, called the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aims to simplify the current mining standards.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:53 am

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 10:52 am

ABB has at least $1 billion to spend on M&A, CFO says

CEO Morten Wierod also said he was confident about future business opportunities in the United States.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 9:16 am

Colombia mining group warns government decree puts sector at risk

The decree, published at the beginning of this year, allows Colombia's environment ministry to declare areas as natural resource reserve zones for a five-year period.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 8:58 am