Massive Norwegian phosphate deposit could meet battery and solar demand for 50 years

Norge Mining said it has discovered up to 70 billion tonnes of phosphate rock in southwest Norway.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 9:30 am

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:04 am

Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list

Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.

Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 4:57 am

European Lithium says Luxembourg’s GEM to fund $125m for Austrian mine

Proceeds will be used to fund the development of the Wolfsberg lithium project in Austria.

Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 5:32 pm

Radar and a gold mirror can help improve the production of biofuels

A new radar technique is able to provide a detailed characterization of the flow of solids in fluidized beds whose combustion helps convert biofuels into district heating and electricity.

Staff Writer | July 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am