UNESCO names Romanian ancient gold mine settlement a world heritage site

Gabriel Resources, which had planned to build Europe's largest open cast gold mine in Rosia Montana, is currently seeking $4.4 billion in damages from Romania for losses related to its stalled project.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 6:43 am

London judges reverse course to reopen $7bn Brazil dam lawsuit against BHP

Court has revived case over collapse of the Fundao dam, owned by the Samarco venture between BHP and Vale.

Reuters | July 27, 2021 | 5:00 am

Jervois Mining to buy Freeport Cobalt for $160 million

Deal could make Jervois Mining the second largest cobalt producer outside China.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 9:43 pm

Next step for EVs: Design batteries to strengthen car, extend range

Structural battery technology is in its infancy, and manufacturers have not settled on a standard approach.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 12:25 pm

Russian businessman bets on vanadium with 3% investment in Evraz

Amereus Group did not disclose the value of the deal or the previous size of its stake in Evraz.

Reuters | July 26, 2021 | 10:44 am

La Mancha launches $1.4 billion gold mining fund

The vehicle, named La Mancha Fund SCSp will also invest in battery metals needed for electric vehicles.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2021 | 6:56 am

Climate scientists begin key report as G20 failed to reach phase-out coal deal

More than 200 of the world's leading climate scientists have begun working on a key report summarizing how Earth's climate has already changed and what to expect in coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2021 | 3:47 am