Yet more coal mining deaths test Beijing’s ability to balance safety with energy security China recorded its second-worst coal mine accident this year, after a fire at a conveyor belt killed 16. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 7:08 am
India to auction Jammu and Kashmir lithium reserves in a few weeks India in February found its first lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir with estimated reserves of 5.9 million tonnes. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 7:03 am
Graphic: Prices tumble for cobalt used for electric vehicle batteries Prices have plummeted due to an upsurge of supplies from Congo. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 6:58 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 5:59 am
Gold nanoclusters may play an important role in hydrogen production Atomically precise gold nanoclusters may be the key to efficient hydrogen production. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 5:10 am
Sumitomo Metal bets on Canadian battery materials firm Nano One Through a C$16.9 million ($12.5m) investment, the Japanese giant will own 5% of Nano One, which has piqued the interest of global majors. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2023 | 3:36 am
Colombia’s National Mining Agency in the spotlight for proposed halt to coal mining concessions Colombia's National Mining Agency has said it will no longer grant concessions for exploring and developing open-pit coal mining projects. The Attorney General demands some explanations. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Asian Battery Minerals enrolls hi-tech mineral resource locator to explore nickel deposit in Mongolia Asian Battery Minerals and Getech just completed a successful round of nickel exploration in Mongolia. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 11:07 am
Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2023 | 10:40 am
