UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2023 | 12:51 pm
Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties The mining company and the institute of technology just launched the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Tenaris says Benteler N.America halts sale of steel pipe business Benteler North America Corp has called off a previously announced agreement to sell 100% of its shares in its steel pipe business to Tenaris. Reuters | February 5, 2023 | 12:31 pm
Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies. Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Colombian president reiterates negative to allowing gold mining in the Andes mountains During a meeting with páramo communities, Gustavo Petro reiterated his opposition to Minesa’s Soto Norte project. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 4, 2023 | 1:43 pm
Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going green Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2023 | 11:30 am
Permitting solutions for mining in British Columbia ‘a priority’, says gov’t The mining permitting process in the province is known for its lengthy delays. Amanda Stutt | February 3, 2023 | 11:41 am
Aerospace, electronic demand drive hafnium’s 400% record surge The metal is valued for its anti-corrosive properties and used to make control rods for nuclear reactors. Reuters | February 3, 2023 | 10:08 am
Filo’s longest copper cuts in Argentina boost takeover appeal BMO Capital Markets noted the drill results increase the potential to expand the Filo del Sol project. Staff Writer | February 3, 2023 | 9:59 am