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Scientists create safer, more conductive electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

Researchers in Japan have developed a new type of polymeric solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries that is safer than commonly used electrolytes while maintaining conductivity.

Staff Writer | September 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

Dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries successfully tackled

A new Li-confinable porous carbon structure with a hollow core…

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

Billionaire Adani adds more detail on $70 billion green push

The world’s third-richest person wants to build major facilities to…

Bloomberg News | September 7, 2022 | 7:43 am

Indonesia president says likely to lose WTO nickel dispute against EU

The ban has boosted Indonesia's export revenues, with $20.9 billion worth of…

Reuters | September 7, 2022 | 7:31 am

Global aluminum producers offer Q4 premiums of $115-$133/t

The lower premium offers reflected weak demand from automakers amid…

Reuters | September 7, 2022 | 7:03 am

India’s electric car ambitions could stumble on lack of lithium

Several plans are under way to build lithium-ion battery factories in India.

Bloomberg News | January 21, 2020 | 9:42 am

LME stock surge grounds high-flying nickel, but for how long?

London Metal Exchange inventory has more than doubled in the space of little more than a month.

Reuters | January 17, 2020 | 2:58 pm

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

MINING.com Editor | January 17, 2020 | 1:15 pm

Lynas’ rare earth licence renewal in Malaysia challenged in court

The lawsuit challenges the Malaysian government's decision to renew the company’s operating licence last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 17, 2020 | 6:40 am

IAMGOLD’s 2019 production falls short, CEO to retire

Attributable gold production last year reached 726,000 gold ounces, compared to the 765,000 to 810,000 ounces the company expected.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2020 | 3:52 am

Barrick forges ahead with Papua New Guinea mine in face of local backlash

With a 20-year lease renewal application in the balance, Barrick has faced backlash from PNG landowners and residents.

Reuters | January 15, 2020 | 3:19 pm

Elections are about to inject some volatility into emerging markets

A slew of emerging markets face their own votes as investors embrace politics-inspired turbulence.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2020 | 10:15 am

US to impose sanctions on Iran’s metal exports and leaders

The administration first prepared the sanctions in December, before tensions escalated between the US and Iran.

Bloomberg News | January 10, 2020 | 9:32 am

As metal trade shrinks, exchanges fight back with new products

It was a year to forget for many of the base metals with copper, aluminium, zinc and lead closing out 2019 little changed from year-start levels.

Reuters | January 10, 2020 | 9:10 am

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