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Scientists figure out how to produce extraterrestrial cement

Researchers at the University of Delaware are exploring ways to use materials from the moon or Mars as the basis for extraterrestrial cement, which would be used for buildings, housing, or rocket landing pads.

Staff Writer | August 12, 2022 | 6:05 am

Indigenous Resource Network launches ownership campaign

INR campaigns to provide loans to encourage Indigenous participation in…

Marilyn Scales | August 11, 2022 | 6:00 am

Tiny pure-gold pin is ‘pulsing heart’ of European space mission

A minuscule gold pin is one of the few materials…

Staff Writer | August 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus

A new spray that contains copper nanowires or copper-zinc nanowires…

Staff Writer | August 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars

The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on…

Staff Writer | August 7, 2022 | 5:44 am

Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy

The consultancy has acquired privately-owned Roskill to prop up its expertise in the metals and materials crucial for the energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2021 | 3:43 am

The metals of antiquity — iron

There is more iron on earth than any other metal.

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | June 17, 2021 | 6:00 am

Rio Tinto to study using hydrogen in alumina refining in green push

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will provide half the funds for the $925,000 study.

Reuters | June 16, 2021 | 8:39 am

Research to make EVs more affordable gets nearly $6m from Canadian government, Tesla

Besides focusing on affordability, researchers at Dalhousie University want to increase the lifetime and energy density of batteries for EVs and energy storage applications.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

VW boss slams G7 leaders for not setting coal phase-out date

Volkswagen’s CEO, Herbert Diess, has taken aim at the Group of Seven (G7) for failing to set a firm date to phase out coal power, as well as production of diesel and gas cars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2021 | 3:46 am

Fast-charging aluminum-ion batteries being developed in Australia

According to Graphene Manufacturing Group and The University of Queensland, graphene aluminum-ion batteries can charge 70 times faster than Li-ion batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 13, 2021 | 5:08 pm

Restoration efforts need to consider cumulative toxicity of mine pollutants – research

US-based researchers say it is important to track the combined toxicity of individual metals because it is their cumulative impact that actually affects ecosystems.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 13, 2021 | 4:37 pm

Researchers, consortium to push for higher uptake of lead batteries

UK-based scientists are developing advanced models that allow for predictions on lead battery behaviour for utility grid storage.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 11, 2021 | 6:09 am

Miners can take us across the covid finish line

Responsible Mining does not just mean avoiding mine-site disasters, such as tailings dam breaches, or reducing worker accidents, it has to mean earning community support, writes John Harker.

John Harker — Opinion | June 11, 2021 | 4:24 am

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