EnergyX, ProfMOF promote technology making lithium production more cost-effective The companies want to promote the use of metal-organic frameworks, which they say are miracle material. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 13, 2020 | 6:30 am
Three US universities launch Tailings Center of Excellence Center focuses on responsible and sustainable mine waste management and advancing research-backed best practices. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 13, 2020 | 6:30 am
Nornickel reports another fuel spill in the Arctic The Russian company said 44.5 tonnes of fuel were spilled near the village of Tukhard. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2020 | 9:06 am
Scientists reveal the secret life of lithium Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences say that stars like the Sun create lithium through their lives after they have swelled to become red giants. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 12, 2020 | 7:00 am
Japan to strengthen control over rare metal reserves A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 12, 2020 | 6:00 am
Nornickel fights cover-up accusations over Arctic oil spill Tests, photographs and eyewitness accounts suggest diesel has reached Pyasino Lake, which Nornickel denies. Reuters | July 10, 2020 | 3:00 pm
Vale, Epiroc sign Batteries as a Service deal According to the companies, this is the first Batteries as a Service deal in the world. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 10, 2020 | 6:15 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more... MINING.com Editor | July 9, 2020 | 2:12 pm
Power pioneer invents new battery that’s 90% cheaper than lithium-ion Former Nissan employee has a new approach to dramatically simplify and speed up battery manufacturing. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2020 | 11:49 am