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

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

Tianqi said in a filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange it made a $101.47-million net loss in January-June.

Reuters | August 30, 2020 | 10:50 am

Global gold production to grow 2.5% by 2029 – report

Fitch Solutions says global gold production will increase from 106moz in 2020 to 133moz by 2029.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 30, 2020 | 7:55 am

Antonio Almonte wants to update the existing mining law and add the input of mining companies and other sectors.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 30, 2020 | 7:13 am

Of Canada’s mining industry wage statistics, metal mining showed the highest average increase in wages.

Krista Noyes - Costmine | August 28, 2020 | 12:53 pm

Spodumene prices are on a downward spiral, putting half of hard-rock lithium miners in a marginal to loss-making position, says new report.

Frik Els | August 28, 2020 | 11:27 am

Since June, 18 staff members tested positive for covid-19 at its South Carolina mine.

Bruno Venditti | August 28, 2020 | 10:37 am

The progress of Codelco's digitalization agenda has strained relations with the unions.

Reuters | August 28, 2020 | 10:28 am