Europe lagging behind in battery metals production – report
According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.
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Nonferrous metals exploration budget down by 11% in 2020 – S&P report
The global budget for nonferrous metals exploration was $8.7 billion in 2020 down from the $9.8 billion registered in 2019.
Lithium Australia’s cathode material manufacturing process granted patent
Lithium Australia and VSPC want to provide practical solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers seeking cobalt-free batteries.
BHP moves exploration team to Toronto to grow copper, nickel pipeline
The move to Canada’s most populous city is expected to help BHP grow its pipeline of “future-facing” metals projects.
Danakali looks into solar, wind to power Eritrea potash project
The Australian miner says that both solar and wind energy are viable sources of power for its 100%-owned Colluli sulphate of potash (SoP) project.
Petra Diamonds completes restructuring
The diamond miner has concluded a reorganization, aimed at recapitalizing the business.
Graphene-enhanced primer proves efficient for marine applications
Talga Group’s Talcoat is obtained from graphite extracted at the Vittangi project in Sweden.
Western Rare Earths receives drill permit for La Paz project in Arizona
The company believes the topography at La Paz lends itself to substantially increase the resource by deeper drilling in the lower plate.
Biden reimposes sanctions on mining magnate Dan Gertler
The Trump administration had quietly issued a special license in January that exempted Gertler from the sanctions until Jan. 31, 2022.
Cornish Metals closer to reopening tin-copper mine in the UK
The Canadian miner has inked key deals that enable it to progress plans for the South Crofty mine in Cornwall.
Deep sea mining puts $560 billion in land extraction at risk — report
Deep sea mining is expected to negatively affect countries that mine metals on Earth, risking over $560 billion in annual export earning, […]