New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterialResearchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am
Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in AustraliaThe incident, the second of this kind this year, happened…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 3:31 am
Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – studyA recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis…Staff Writer | May 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
Syensqo launches Transfoamer product line, the mining industry’s first “switchable” frothers Transfoamer frothers are based on a novel technology that changes froth strength in response to pH, leading to more efficient copper recovery. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Epiroc to split tools and attachments division on May 1 The company will split the division into two divisions and appoint a new division president. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 11:11 am
Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2024 | 3:33 am
MAC, Copper Mark team up to enhance transparency and credibility MAC and the Copper Mark are merging their respective assurance processes for pilot testing by MAC members undergoing TSM verification in 2024, with the Copper Mark secretariat managing the assurance process. Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 11:27 am
How science may assist green metals exploration efforts A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new information that may inform future metal prospecting. Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:02 am
Northern Star seeks to expand the already massive “Super Pit” Proposed expansion would add seven years to the operating life of the iconic gold mine in Western Australia until 2034. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2024 | 3:41 am
Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L. Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am
Technology becoming a hot commodity among miners, says law firm “Technology actually becomes the currency," says White & Case partner. Henry Lazenby | March 22, 2024 | 7:18 am
Metso’s sustainable lithium hydroxide process joins list of Planet Positive technologies Metso’s hydrometallurgical alkaline leach process is a simple and safe way to refine spodumene concentrate to battery-grade end product. Staff Writer | March 21, 2024 | 11:38 am