Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing

MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2020 | 9:21 am

Rio vows to preserve ancient Australian rock shelter after outcry over caves blast

Company had previously applied to damage the 43,000-year site near its Silvergrass iron ore mine, and consent was granted by the state government.

Reuters | August 31, 2020 | 8:53 am

Cheaper diamonds fire life into the hidden world of gem trading

De Beers and Alrosa decided last week they saw enough signs of recovering demand and seized the opportunity, cutting some prices by almost 10%.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2020 | 8:52 am

Buffett looks to Japan with $6bn bet on trading firms

Berkshire Hathaway has bought a 5% stake in each of Japan's five biggest trading houses, marking a departure for chairman Warren Buffett as he looks beyond the US to diversify his conglomerate.

Reuters | August 31, 2020 | 8:42 am

This is why lithium-ion batteries fail

UK-based researchers identified a potential new degradation mechanism for electric vehicle batteries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 31, 2020 | 6:30 am

Genomic sequencing techniques could be used to identify mineral deposits – report

Analyzing bacterial species’ DNA could be used to locate mineral deposits buried beneath glacial overburden.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2020 | 6:15 am

AngloGold, Barrick to sell 80% of Morila mine in conflict-ridden Mali

The partners will sell their majority stake to Australian miner Mali Lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2020 | 4:01 am

Nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years closer to becoming commercial product

US startup NDB announced that the proof of concept of its nano-diamond battery achieved a breakthrough 40% charge.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 30, 2020 | 6:15 pm

China Moly’s H1 cobalt production down 24%

The company produced 6,543 tonnes of cobalt metal in January-June this year, down from the 8,614 tonnes it produced in the first half of 2019.

Reuters | August 30, 2020 | 11:18 am

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