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CBMM, Echion open world’s largest niobium anode production plant in Brazil

The facility is capable of producing 2,000 tonnes per year of XNO, equivalent to 1 GWh of lithium-ion cells.

Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 1:39 pm

Australia’s national investment fund makes first bet on mining

Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund will invest $26 million to boost…

Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 7:06 am

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am

Komatsu introduces new WA700-8 wheel loader

Machine offers enhanced power and efficiency for quarry operations.

Komatsu | November 13, 2024 | 3:48 pm

US government backs Aclara’s rare earth separation facility study

Partnership with the US Department of Commerce aims to find…

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 5:46 am

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm

FPX completes pilot refinery tests by making battery-grade nickel sulphate

This accomplishment follows last year’s successful bench-scale test program.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 11:05 am

Newmont, MKS PAMP to launch co-branded, traceable 1-oz gold bars

The traceable, one-of-a-kind gold bar is the culmination of a decade-long partnership between Newmont and MKS PAMP.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 8:47 am

BHP, JSW Steel to explore use of carbon capture technology in steelmaking

JSW and BHP will assess the feasibility of Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC modular technology to capture up to 100,000 tonnes per year of CO2 emissions.

Staff Writer | October 13, 2024 | 8:16 am

Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technology

Arcadium, through a predecessor company, was the first to develop an early version of a DLE technology in the 1990s.

Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 10:54 am

Noel Tata takes the reins at powerful charity arm of India’s Tata group

The half-brother of Ratan Tata was appointed on Friday as the head of India's Tata group, a $165 billion conglomerate.

Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 4:13 am

Sandvik introduces industry’s most advanced narrow vein underground drill

Sandvik DD212i, is the first intelligent i-series narrow vein drill and the industry’s most advanced underground drill of its type.

Sandvik | October 10, 2024 | 5:14 pm

World’s first manufacturing plant for rare-earth-free magnets opens in Minneapolis

“Clean Earth Magnet” technology is manufactured from iron and nitrogen.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 3:43 pm

Adionics opens lithium demonstration plant in Argentina

The company says its efficient lithium extraction and recycling methods could help stabilize supply and potentially impact the entire EV supply chain.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 2:14 pm

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