February 23, 2023

Copper catalyst may be essential for production of solar fuels from sunlight, water, CO2

Exploring copper’s properties as an electrocatalyst has brought scientists one step closer to us turning CO2 into solar fuels through artificial photosynthesis.

February 22, 2023

SQM partners with Circulor on supply chain tracking

Circulor uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies pursuing greener, more sustainable production.

February 22, 2023

New material could make it easier to develop high-performance solid-state batteries

A new material class with above-average conductivity could lead to the development of high-performance solid-state batteries.

February 21, 2023

Rio Tinto partners with BMW for low-carbon aluminum supply

Aluminum will come from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered operations in Canada to BMW’s production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

February 21, 2023

Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells

Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites.

February 20, 2023

How mining technology is advancing industry roles

A survey found that 93% of companies are increasing overall spending on technology, and 44% reported they are significantly increasing investment. 

February 20, 2023

Ecobat to build new battery recycling facility in Arizona

The new facility, located in Casa Grande, will initially produce 10,000 estimated tonnes of recycled material per year.

February 17, 2023

AI & digital twins for mining explained

The people creating AIs are creating them to solve specific problems, not to emulate humans.

February 16, 2023

Newcrest to trial 4G LTE, 5G technologies underground at Cadia Valley

This announcement follows previous engagements with Ericsson and Telstra to trial private 4G LTE at the Lihir mine and more recently for surface operations at Cadia.

February 15, 2023

Sandvik to supply electric mining vehicles to Rana Gruber

The agreement supports Rana's aim to operate the world's first carbon-free iron ore mine by the end of 2025.