February 26, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Freeport to expand US copper mines as Biden moves to electrify the nation; Minnesota court hands victory to PolyMet copper-nickel project; Sibanye-Stillwater to invest in European lithium company.

February 25, 2021

Nanotechnology platform to trace diamonds launched

Nano Innovator Holdings (NIH) has unveiled a prototype platform for end-to-end identification of rough and polished diamonds that uses nanotechnology.

February 24, 2021

First minerals exported from DRC with blockchain

Minexx has exported minerals with full financial transparency – a milestone for the sector.

February 23, 2021

Spotlight: Environmental geology

The basic principle underlying environmental geology is that human progress and development should not come at the expense of the natural environment.

February 22, 2021

OZ Minerals launches challenge to find green ways to extract metals

The best proposals from "Ingenious Extraction" will be selected for acceleration. Early submission deadline is March 12.

February 21, 2021

New cell chemistry promises to make DIBs more powerful, sustainable

The new cell chemistry for dual-ion batteries uses a zinc anode and a natural graphite cathode in an aqueous electrolyte.

February 19, 2021

University of Birmingham, Bentley Motors to deliver recycling supply chain

Three-year research project aims to deliver a sustainable source of rare earth magnets for electric and hybrid vehicles for the luxury car brand.

February 18, 2021

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

February 17, 2021

Commodities Super Cycle: Real thing, or marketing hype?

It all comes down to economics 101, says CPM Group’s Jeff Christian.

February 16, 2021

Adding copper salts to coal may increase combustion efficiency – study

Russian researchers found that adding copper salts to coal reduces the content of unburnt carbon in ash residue by 3.1 times and CO content by 40%.