Dietary shift could generate same amount of power from renewables by 2050 as coal does today

Replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today’s coal-generated power, a new study shows.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

Green shoots for copper, nickel, zinc, aluminium prices

Macquarie says January's full set of PMIs looks like a potential turning point for the global industrial cycle.

Frik Els | February 8, 2024 | 4:20 pm

US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports

The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor.

Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 6:57 am

‘Silver is the new gold’ as Egyptians try to protect savings

The price of one gram of silver more than doubled in a year but at about 47 Egyptian pounds, it remains far cheaper than gold.

Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 4:29 am

Mining industry dogged by retirements and lack of new recruits

One of the biggest challenges facing the mining industry is a growing skills gap created by an aging workforce and a dearth of talent waiting next in line.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 7, 2024 | 11:58 am

Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant

The facility would have an annual capacity of 1,000 tonnes of lithium metal.

Staff Writer | February 7, 2024 | 9:24 am

Cybertruck: Musk needs mines

Powered by Tesla’s own made-in-Texas batteries, the stainless steel Cybertruck carries a heavy load of nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite and lithium.

Frik Els | February 7, 2024 | 9:19 am