US Department of Energy launches $4 million E-SCRAP prize competition Only 17.4% of e-scrap was collected and recycled globally in 2019, discarding 83% of e-waste and $57 billion in raw material value, the DOE said. Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 6:33 am
World’s leading particle lab concerned about energy efficiency The CERN just discovered how to be 17% more energy efficient in its cooling and ventilation applications. Staff Writer | March 7, 2024 | 6:06 am
Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2024 | 4:19 am
Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction. MINING.com Editor | March 7, 2024 | 3:00 am
China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slump Smelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are curbing supply, forcing them to drop their fees. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Jervois Global blames Chinese overproduction for job cuts The cobalt and nickel producer has axed or made part-time 30% of its senior corporate management roles. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:30 pm
First Phosphate gets mining research and innovation grant from Québec The company’s objective is to see the development of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery valley in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec. Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 3:56 pm
Canada plans scrutiny of Chinese offtake deals, minister says at PDAC Government says it’s considering how to handle offtake agreements that function as loans or investments by China in Canadian mining companies as it continues to clamp down on critical mineral transactions. Colin McClelland | March 6, 2024 | 3:04 pm
O3 Mining wins 2024 PDAC Sustainable Development Award This award is given for "demonstrating an exceptional commitment to sustainable development in the mining industry". Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 1:38 pm