Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works

Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time.

Bloomberg Opinion | September 28, 2023 | 9:35 am

Atlas Materials raises $27m for new nickel technology for EV batteries

Technology processes nickel ore for EV batteries with no waste.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 6:50 am

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Ford halts work on $3.5bn EV battery plant with CATL

Ford is facing its second week of strikes from workers…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 5:33 am

Microsoft to get carbon removal credits from biochar project

Producing biological charcoal and burying it in soils is a…

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 5:05 am

Fusion is nuclear power without the meltdowns and radioactive waste

Nuclear fusion, the process US researchers successfully demonstrated this month, has big potential advantages over the nuclear power plants operating today.

Bloomberg News | December 13, 2022 | 12:58 pm

Metso Outotec Metrics extended to cover stationary crushers

Metrics helps customers to optimize their process, allowing them to see how changes implemented at their site have impacted their operations.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 10:45 am

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 3:25 am

US scientists make breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy

Scientists in California have made a key breakthrough with the potential to transform the global energy landscape.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 7:47 am

New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire

Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox

BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also taking an equity position, develop technologies that can curb energy use in the mining sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2022 | 3:57 am

Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law

Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2022 | 10:47 am

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