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BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable…

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mexico nationalizes salt producer ESSA, buys Mitsubishi’s stake

ESSA owns the world’s largest salt mine and is one…

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2024 | 5:54 pm

Consultation starts in Guatemala over future of Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine

Operations were halted in 2017 when a claim brought by…

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 4:01 pm

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously…

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Ever heard of medieval zwischgold?

Zwischgold was used for gilding sculptures in the late Middle Ages.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2022 | 7:33 am

Resolute Mining inks deal for up to 80% of African Gold project in Mali

Earn-in agreement with African Gold allows Resolute to earn a majority stake in the junior’s Syama shear zone project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 12, 2022 | 4:19 am

Burkina Faso miners say operations unaffected following second military coup of 2022

Burkina Faso is Africa’s fourth-largest gold producer, and gold makes up a significant part of its GDP and national exports.

Henry Lazenby | October 11, 2022 | 12:43 pm

Asante Gold conditionally approved for Toronto venture exchange listing

The move is expected to increase the company's liquidity and provide enhanced market access for Canadian and international investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2022 | 7:55 am

New environmentally friendly method to extract metals from Li-ion batteries launched in Canada

Toronto-based researchers are using supercritical fluid extraction to recover metals from end-of-life Li-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | October 11, 2022 | 5:05 am

Vital Metals ditches Quebec rare earths projects

Canada's first rare earths producer says it was not satisfied with due diligence on the projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2022 | 3:57 am

How to determine coal mines’ methane emissions

Researchers say it is possible to attribute methane emissions to specific polluters.

Staff Writer | October 9, 2022 | 6:58 am

SolGold becomes sole owner of Cascabel with Cornerstone buy

The friendly deal is SolGold’s third attempt to take over the Canadian junior to own 100% of the project in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2022 | 8:34 am

Trevali Mining liquidates Burkina Faso assets after deadly flood

The miner's 90%-owned subsidiary Nantou Mining has kicked off a shutdown process that includes the disposal of all assets in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2022 | 3:46 am

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