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Strange metals’ properties uncovered

Understanding strange metals could help researchers identify new kinds of superconductivity.

Staff Writer | August 22, 2023 | 6:06 am

BHP Ventures invests in copper extraction technology company’s $30m fundraising

Ceibo has put together a consortium of financial investors and…

Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 10:46 am

Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens

Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium…

Staff Writer | August 20, 2023 | 7:11 am

Summit Nanotech, Power Minerals planning JV to accelerate lithium production in Argentina

Summit and Power signed a binding term sheet leading toward…

Staff Writer | August 18, 2023 | 6:11 am

AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys

A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive…

Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 6:12 am

Metso Outotec consolidates minerals testing facilities in Pennsylvania

The test center capabilities will be continuously developed with the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 12:03 pm

Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations

The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 6:15 am

New aluminum-sulphur battery developed to lower cost of energy storage

In a paper published in the journal Nature, the researchers explain that the new battery architecture uses aluminum and sulphur as its two electrode materials.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion

The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2022 | 3:46 am

Honda and LG to build $4.4bn EV battery plant in US

They aim to produce 40 GW-hours of batteries annually at the plant — enough for more than 700,000 EVs, based on the IEA’s estimate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2022 | 9:01 am

Mining tycoon Steinmetz seeks to topple bribery conviction

Steinmetz, 66, was convicted in January 2021 of bribing public officials in Guinea to secure the concession for the vast Simandou iron ore project.

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2022 | 6:51 am

Compost helps extract REEs from e-waste

Penn State researchers are working to transform compostable products into micro or nanoscale particles capable of extracting rare earth elements from electronic waste.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 6:06 am

Epiroc introduces Automatic Bit Changer with live work elimination for hands-free bit changes on blasthole drills

The Automatic Bit Changer makes it possible for operators to complete hands-free drill bit changes with the single touch of a button and to stay informed on their screen.

Epiroc | August 24, 2022 | 12:55 pm

New coal-to-product project aims to produce asphalt, building materials

The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion Is working to decompose Wyoming coal, yielding liquids and solids used to create valuable non-energy products.

Staff Writer | August 24, 2022 | 5:05 am

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