July 8, 2022

Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak

After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest stage.mining.companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.     

July 8, 2022

Microwaves efficiently extract manganese, zinc from spent batteries

A distributed recycling system that uses microwave heating may be a more efficient mechanism for extracting metals from old alkaline batteries.

July 5, 2022

The Metals Company reigniting race to mine the ocean floor

British Columbia firm looks to unleash a new era of resource extraction, raising questions over how to protect deep-sea ecosystems we know little about.

July 4, 2022

Molybdenum, sulphur key to converting CO2 into methanol

An efficient, molybdenum-based catalyst is being presented as a solution to turn CO2 from industrial plants into liquid methanol.

June 30, 2022

French President says deep-sea mining must not go ahead

Deep-sea mining would involve using heavy machinery to suck up off the ocean floor nodules that contain cobalt, manganese, and other rare metals mostly used in batteries.

June 28, 2022

‘Terrifying’: WWF chief hits out at plans to mine the deep sea

WWF has called for a global moratorium on all deep-sea mining activities.

June 24, 2022

New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign stage.mining.companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.

May 22, 2022

Africa’s domestic mining sector not severely impacted by sanctions against Russia – report

The Economist Intelligence Unit says Russian mining activities in Sub‑Saharan Africa will be impacted by sanctions but without having a serious negative impact on domestic mining sectors.

May 17, 2022

Zinc joins battery race in the US

Two US-based companies joined forces to push for the use of zinc alkaline batteries in clean energy storage solutions.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.