The deal would create one of the largest copper miners at a time when demand is soaring for the metal used for many green technologies.
Category: Metals and Minerals
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Can Europe Save Forests Without Killing Jobs in Malaysia?
A new regulation aims to rid the palm oil supply chain of imports that come from former forestland. Southeast Asian countries say it threatens livelihoods.
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Jewelry Designs Come to Him in a Kind of Dream
When he wakes up, Adam Neeley said, “I have the piece perfectly imagined in my head like it’s already done.”
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Brushed Gold Becomes the Finish of the Moment
Designers say the matte surface creates an interesting play of light for their pieces.
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Watchmakers Have a Love-Hate Relationship With This Metal
Designers are attracted to tantalum’s unusual blue-gray sheen. But then their artisans learn how dense it is and start complaining about broken tools.
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Zircons Are Not the Gem You Probably Think They Are
There is a lot of confusion between zircons, a mined mineral, and cubic zirconia, an inexpensive synthetic crystal. But jewelry designers know the difference.
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Pandora Now Only Sources Recycled Metals for Its Jewelry
Is that as good as it sounds?
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Bitcoin Funds Are Here. But You Probably Don’t Need Them.
Fear of missing out isn’t a great reason for investing in the new Bitcoin funds, our columnist says. Plus, Bitcoin may already be hidden in your portfolio.
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Timepieces Set in Stone
Watches with ornamental hard stone dials are making a comeback, but they still are quite rare.
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U.S. to Limit China’s Ability to Benefit From Electric Vehicle Industry
The Biden administration issued new rules to prevent Chinese firms from supplying parts for electric cars set to receive billions of dollars in tax credits.
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U.S. Debates How Much to Sever Electric Car Industry’s Ties to China
Some firms argue that a law aimed at popularizing electric vehicles risks turning the United States into an assembly shop for Chinese-made technology.
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So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.
The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.