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How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time.

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am

Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs

Recent findings could lead to faster-charging, longer-lasting, and safer electric…

Staff Writer | August 25, 2023 | 6:06 am

Zelandez launches specialized lithium brine recycling service

Believed to be an industry first, the service combines hydrochemistry…

Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 5:02 pm

Sandvik supplies autonomous surface drilling technology for Boliden’s Kevitsa mine in Finland

Delivery of the two Leopard DI650i drill rigs is scheduled…

Sandvik | August 24, 2023 | 11:34 am

Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development

AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in…

Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 6:06 am

Komatsu’s WX03 LHD engineered for narrow-vein underground mining

WX03 LHD is a 3-tonne diesel-powered heavy-duty machine designed for especially small, narrow vein applications with limited maneuvering space.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2022 | 11:42 am

How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee

Producing iron at lukewarm temperatures and without coal would skip the most emissions-heavy step without relying on expensive technologies.

Bloomberg News | October 6, 2022 | 9:27 am

International Mines Rescue Competition unites mining community in raising safety standards

IMRC 2022 featured 22 teams from eight countries.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 3:58 pm

Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era

Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am

US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 5:05 am

Caterpillar unveils prototype batteries for off-highway equipment

Program demonstrates Caterpillar’s multi-pronged technology portfolio and application expertise to help third-party original equipment manufacturers and equipment owners achieve low-carbon goals.

Caterpillar | October 4, 2022 | 12:06 pm

Desalination plant delays to cost Antofagasta 30,000 tonnes of copper

Antofagasta said it will announce the impact on copper production guidance for 2023, when publishing Q3 production figures on October 19.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2022 | 8:38 am

BHP to receive 3 more LNG-fuelled bulk carriers in next 6-9 mths

BHP is looking at opportunities for ships to take biofuel for bunkering in Singapore, especially for voyages to the east coast of Australia and to Europe.

Reuters | October 4, 2022 | 7:52 am

Novel catalysts with little ruthenium may help turn plastic waste into new materials, fuels

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing novel catalysts that speed up chemical reactions while using small amounts of ruthenium.

Staff Writer | October 4, 2022 | 5:14 am

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