Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am
Platinum, palladium, rhodium prices seen down in 2024 despite deficit, Metals Focus says Average prices are expected to fall this year compared with 2023 despite another year of structural deficit. Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 6:53 am
OceanaGold Philippines’ shares drop on market debut after IPO The gold and copper miner's IPO was to comply with a regulatory requirement for its operations in northern Philippines. Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 6:49 am
New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria. Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am
Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 3:31 am
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am
Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina Newmont’s Cerro Negro operation was shut down on April 10, following the death of two workers. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 8:42 am
Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era. Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 5:08 am
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2024 | 9:41 pm
