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Scientists understand how to better study iron, other minerals

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have investigated the status of iron ions in monoclinic pyroxenes, an endeavour that is key for the future analysis of iron and other minerals’ flakes.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Macquarie starts $2 billion global battery business in electrification race

Eku Energy, part of the infrastructure giant’s Green Investment Group,…

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2022 | 10:24 am

Moody’s says India a bright spot in global steel demand

India, the world's second-largest crude steel producer, posted 11.4% growth…

Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 9:25 am

Coal India profit soars as shortages drive demand and prices

Company reported a two-fold jump in its second-quarter profit as…

Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 7:54 am

COP27: We’re on a highway to climate hell, UN boss says

"Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish,” United Nations Secretary-General…

Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 7:51 am

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2021 | 4:05 am

Nickel price: Indonesia halts deep-sea mining disposal

The world’s biggest nickel producer has not officially banned deep sea tailings but by not issuing new permits could delay planned projects.

Reuters | February 5, 2021 | 9:11 am

Tsingshan to finance bulk of $2.8bn Indonesia copper smelter with Freeport

The smelter could produce copper pipes and wires with an output value of $10 billion.

Reuters | February 5, 2021 | 9:05 am

KAZ Minerals buyout group lifts bid by 700m pounds

But the offer is still likely to draw resistance from minority shareholders who had previously said they would vote against it.

Reuters | February 4, 2021 | 10:09 am

Gold price may get China, India physical demand boost as ETF spike fades

If physical demand returns and ETF flows and central bank buying remain more or less constant, it’s possible gold will resume a bullish trend in 2021.

Reuters | February 4, 2021 | 9:44 am

Turquoise Hill scores win in funding dispute with Rio Tinto over Mongolia mine

It has received temporary relief in the arbitration proceedings against Rio Tinto, which prevents the mining giant from restricting Turquoise's funding talks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2021 | 6:00 am