Manchin retirement boosts West Virginia coal scion’s Senate bid Jim Justice, a wealthy coal mine owner now serving as West Virginia’s Republican governor, has gained an easier path for his US Senate bid. Bloomberg News | November 10, 2023 | 6:50 am
Manganese-doped material may be crucial in energy-efficient computing Manganese-doped germanium telluride could eventually lead to computers that need less than one millionth of the currently required energy to switch a bit, according to new research. Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 4:32 am
Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed. Staff Writer | November 10, 2023 | 4:01 am
Fierce community opposition to copper, lithium projects threatens energy transition Resource nationalism has ignited high-profile disputes in recent weeks, including First Quantum’s struggles in Panama and lithium miners' in Portugal. MINING.COM Editor | November 10, 2023 | 3:48 am
Copper price gains as traders assess China deflation, Fedspeak The red metal declined earlier after official statistics showed Chinese consumer prices down more than the median economist forecast. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2023 | 3:30 pm
Science North, CIM collaborate to bring digital mining game to Canadian classrooms Mine Evolution takes players into a virtual world where they can collect Earth’s treasures to build mines and upgrade technology. Staff Writer | November 9, 2023 | 2:11 pm
NexGen Rook I uranium project wins environmental approval in Saskatchewan Now the project, forecast to cost C$1.3 billion to build, awaits federal environmental consent as it conducts pre-construction site work. Colin McClelland | November 9, 2023 | 11:35 am
Hudbay in talks to draw partner for Arizona copper project The company is looking to either sell a minority stake or form a joint venture to help finance its Copper World project in the second half of 2024. Bloomberg News | November 9, 2023 | 10:44 am
Jiangxi Copper boosts stake in First Quantum The Chinese miner grew its interest in First Quantum to 18.5% from 18.3%, after buying a total of 1.35 million shares this week. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2023 | 10:01 am