South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC”Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2023 | 6:53 am
Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEsSwitzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth…Staff Writer | March 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industryRare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled…Staff Writer | March 3, 2023 | 10:47 am
Duo share Nobel chemistry prize for work on solar cell advances Two scientists, working independently of each other, won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work into molecular construction and its impact on a range of uses from solar cells to battery storage. Bloomberg News | October 6, 2021 | 2:42 pm
Barrick chooses Cat battery storage to enhance grid stability at Kibali The hybrid energy solution adds to Tractafric’s and Caterpillar’s already substantial footprint at the Kibali mine. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 6, 2021 | 9:38 am
GM, General Electric to develop supply chain of rare earth materials for EVs Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel. Reuters | October 6, 2021 | 7:56 am
Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 6, 2021 | 5:30 am
Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2021 | 3:57 am
Epiroc, ABB to build underground electric trolley truck system for Boliden The development project by the three companies will enable heavy transportation with electric driven battery vehicles. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2021 | 9:33 am
First Cobalt awards refinery contract to Metso Outotec Commissioning of phase one of First Cobalt’s low-carbon hydrometallurgical refinery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 5, 2021 | 9:30 am
Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 7:03 am
Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040 The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2021 | 3:45 am