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UAE delegation signs $1.9 billion mining partnership with Congo

The partnership will make it possible to set up more than four industrial mines, the president’s office said.

Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 9:05 am

Emirates Gold working on return of UAE responsible sourcing accreditation

Emirates Gold is one of the largest gold refineries in…

Reuters | July 17, 2023 | 1:58 pm

Detroit of Asia targets battery makers to stay ahead in EV race

Thailand has set a target for 30% of its car…

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2023 | 6:46 am

South Asia’s main sources of polluting particulate matter identified

Coal power generation, wood burning, motor vehicles and other combustion…

Staff Writer | July 16, 2023 | 7:32 am

India’s JSW Steel considering bid for stake in Teck coal unit

JSW Steel is considering a bid for a stake of up…

Reuters | July 15, 2023 | 2:56 pm

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between BHP’s mines in Chile and PPC’s smelters in Japan.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 3:28 pm

Adani plans $5.2 billion alumina mill in growing metal ambitions

The flagship company of the Adani Group got the approval to build the refinery and a captive power plant in Rayagada.

Bloomberg News | August 11, 2022 | 10:43 am

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 6:06 am

India’s state-owned coal miner posts record profit in fuel’s revival

Coal India’s net income jumped to 88.3 billion rupees from 31.7 billion rupees a year earlier.

Bloomberg News | August 10, 2022 | 10:20 am

Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums

After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 2:29 pm

Indonesia says Tesla strikes $5 billion deal to buy nickel products

Southeast Asia's biggest economy has been trying to get Tesla to set up a production facility in the country.

Reuters | August 8, 2022 | 6:45 am

Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study

Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am

BeMetals receives $5 million loan from B2Gold

BeMetals made its name in the gold sector by acquiring a portfolio of exploration projects in Japan.

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 9:06 am

Turquoise Hill flags $200 million cost increase at Oyu Tolgoi

The miner, which had $500 million in cash at the end of June, said the impact of additional delays will be known before the end of September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 5, 2022 | 7:03 am

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