Australia’s mining investment embraces gold, battery minerals

An uptake in battery technology has driven greater investment in nickel, cobalt, rare earths and lithium.

Reuters | November 23, 2020 | 8:53 am

Scientists produce diamonds in minutes at room temperature

Researchers say that both Lonsdaleite and regular diamonds can form at room temperatures by just applying high pressures.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 23, 2020 | 6:25 am

Billionaire miner Forrest aims to be a global clean energy giant

Forrest’s Fortescue will begin green fuel production in 2022 or 2023. It also aims to move into the hydrogen and ammonia markets.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2020 | 4:04 am

Glencore to expand McArthur River despite sacred sites authority veto

The Northern Territory approval would allow Glencore to double the size of the mine and extend its productive life until 2048.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2020 | 7:03 am

EV Metal Index rockets to record high on cobalt, nickel price, use

Booming global electric car sales and growth in battery capacity lift MINING.COM EV Metal Index to monthly record and wipe out 2020 pandemic losses.

Frik Els | November 18, 2020 | 3:29 pm

BHP urges Australia to maintain trade with China amid tensions

BHP CEO Mike Henry executive said that tension in international relations is antithetical to the prosperity of Australia, and the world.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:23 am

Cardinal beckons third party bidder amid takeover stalemate

A new bidder could effectively free up Shandong and Nordgold of their respective “best and final” statements and enable both to increase their offers.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 10:02 am

Supercritical CO2 power plants may help miners reach renewable energy targets

CSIRO and GTI are joining forces to develop a sCO2 power plant that they say could be a game-changer for power generation applications in Australia.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2020 | 6:25 am

Digital transformation drifting in Australia mining – report

Hatch's report details nine actionable recommendations to accelerate digital transformation.

MINING.com Editor | November 17, 2020 | 3:48 pm

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