Scientists turn waste polymer into battery components The new technology involves microwaves and was tested in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 26, 2020 | 7:00 am
Glencore denies union claim S. Africa smelter workers had fake permits Glencore said the workers were escorted to a local police station, but that all their work permits were valid. Reuters | April 24, 2020 | 3:09 pm
Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says. MINING.com Editor | April 24, 2020 | 1:02 pm
Wall Street is bending to pressure to halt Arctic drilling loans Lending restrictions now pose another obstacle to oil companies hunting for the next big discovery. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2020 | 12:22 pm
New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price Changing habits in China following covid-19 could add further stimulus but new EV subsidy rules could prove headache for Tesla in China. Frik Els | April 24, 2020 | 11:59 am
Gold heads for weekly gain despite investors cashing out Gold is still on pace for an over 2% weekly gain. MINING.com Editor | April 24, 2020 | 11:54 am
Rio Tinto boosts budget for Citadel copper project Rio will spend A$9.2 million ($5.9m) on exploration at the project, a joint venture with junior Antipa Minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2020 | 10:07 am
Diamonds need some new best friends Nearly seven decades after Marilyn Monroe’s immortal song, it's time for a new myth. Bloomberg Opinion | April 24, 2020 | 10:03 am
US gives Greenland $12 million but says it’s not a bid to buy Official says the fund will go toward priorities including tapping Greenland’s mineral resources. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2020 | 9:52 am