Zambia’s mining minister expects Mopani Copper Mines deal by end-March There are 10 suitors for the mine and smelter complex, including Sibanye-Stillwater. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 3:58 am
Sibanye-Stillwater gets key permit for Keliber lithium project With Keliber, Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a foothold in the European battery metals market. MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 3:48 am
UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2023 | 12:51 pm
Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Tenaris says Benteler N.America halts sale of steel pipe business Benteler North America Corp has called off a previously announced agreement to sell 100% of its shares in its steel pipe business to Tenaris. Reuters | February 5, 2023 | 12:31 pm
Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 4, 2023 | 1:43 pm
Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going green Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2023 | 11:30 am
Alcoa says workers back 2024 restart of aluminum smelter in Spain The US metals producer had reached a deal with workers in December 2021 to end primary aluminum production at San Ciprian. Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 4:22 pm