All articles by Florence Jones
Florence is a staff writer across energy titles and a graduate of MLitt Global Social and Political Thought.
Florence Jones
LBMA accredits anti-counterfeit technology
The LBMA has accredited AlpVision’s Veriscan app which can detect counterfeit precious metals using surface imaging.
Teck requests increased bid for buyout from Glencore
Teck shareholders are calling on Glencore to increase its $22.5bn takeover bid saying it fails to encompass Teck’s restructuring plans.
US involvement in Fenix Nickel Project acquisition revealed
A memo has been leaked to Newsweek which suggests that Central American Nickel is due to acquire the Fenix Nickel Project in Guatemala with US government assistance.
Glencore, FCC, and Iberdrola announce lithium-ion battery partnership
The companies seek to improve the recycling and metal recovery of lithium-ion batteries in Spain and Portugal.
“A ‘frozen’ geopolitical issue”: Svalbard and the geopolitics of Arctic mining
Russia has had a presence on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard since 1920, but as military tensions rise, the cluster of islands is growing in significance for the mining sector. Florence Jones investigates.
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UK council backs drilling for disused coal mine geothermal project
A project is underway in the east of the UK to explore the geothermal potential of disused coal mines to heat UK homes and businesses.
Brazil’s court grants injunction to crack down on illegal gold mining
Brazil’s Supreme Court has granted an injunction in line with President Lula’s crackdown on illegal gold mining, giving the government 90 days to develop new legislation to limit the practice.
Australia: Revenue from critical minerals to match coal by 2028
An Australian government report predicts that critical mineral export revenue will match that of coal by the year 2028.
Akobo Minerals begins “ultra-small” mining in Ethiopia
Akobo Minerals has produced gold from its “ultra-small” mining plant in Ethiopia in a trial to produce gold using the tailings from a previously established artisanal mine.
Tesla announces record electric vehicle production
Tesla has reported record production results as the company continues to cut costs of its electric vehicles, increasing mineral demand.