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Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials

Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 6:05 am

Eramet in talks with France to offload debt from SLN nickel unit

Eramet, which has refused to inject more funds into SLN,…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 10:07 am

Zinnwald lithium project in Germany now 2nd largest in EU

The project's mineral resources estimate has increased 445% since the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2024 | 10:01 am

AMG cuts 2024 profit target as low lithium prices weigh

The lithium supplier said it would reduce its headcount by…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:36 am

SQM makes $9.4m follow-on investment in UK battery recycling firm

Since SQM's initial investment of $2.57 million last year, Altilium…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 8:51 am

Polyus closes books on $6.4bn share buyback early

A Polyus representative said a large shareholder had submitted a bid to sell part of its stake and that a large number of retail investors had participated.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 9:27 am

Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets

The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2023 | 5:49 am

Bluejay Mining goes solo at Finland project as JV with Rio Tinto ends

Along with the 100% project ownership of the Enonkoski nickel-copper-cobalt project, it will retain all drilling results.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2023 | 8:09 am

Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel’s old mining equipment

For 2023, the company is on track to reach its 2023 production forecast.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:57 am

France’s EDF sees progressive recovery in nuclear production

Electricite de France expects 300 to 330 terawatt hours of nuclear output this year and 315 to 345 TWh in 2024.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2023 | 9:31 am

World’s biggest wind power projects are in crisis just as they are needed most

Offshore wind projects are facing an economic crisis that erased billions of US dollars in planned spending this week.

Bloomberg News | July 23, 2023 | 9:15 am

Hoarding: European warehouses storing €7 billion worth of solar panels – report

Chinese-manufactured solar photovoltaic panels are piling up in European warehouses, with approximately 40 gigawatts-direct current of capacity in storage.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2023 | 7:27 am

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

Nickel set to flood the LME, turning metal squeeze into glut

New supply from China and Indonesia is about to hit the market, according to Macquarie Group.

Bloomberg News | July 21, 2023 | 8:25 am

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