New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fireResearchers 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-RoxBHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2022 | 3:57 am
Canada places big bets on critical mineralsRemoteness, regulatory sclerosis still pose barriers to mine development in…Nelson Bennett — BIV | December 9, 2022 | 9:38 am
How perovskites can help develop high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells Researchers at McGill University unlocked the mystery of how perovskites act as semiconductors even when there are defects in the material. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 31, 2021 | 6:06 am
Bonanza gold deposits form the same way soured milk does – research Researchers from McGill University solved the paradox of ultrahigh-grade or bonanza gold formations. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 30, 2021 | 7:41 am
Rio Tinto, Comptech produce aluminum alloys for EVs, 5G antennas Rio Tinto designed the alloys for the semi-solid rheocasting process offered by Comptech. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 28, 2021 | 6:06 am
Danakali to use filtered sea water at Colluli potash mine Using unlimited seawater in the production process is not only a world first, but also a long-term game changer, says the miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 9:03 am
Ontario injects funds into Frontier Lithium’s processing pilot on ‘Electric Avenue’ The company will test a proprietary process that seeks to overcome certain risks linked to conventional lithium chemical processing. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2021 | 3:58 am
Nissan said to be in talks to build battery plant in UK The gigafactory, which would be built on the existing Sunderland site, is expected to support the production of 200,000 batteries a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2021 | 5:45 am
Is your workforce prepared for the digital mine? New workers with specialized skills will be needed to help mining companies get value from their data and from new technologies like machine learning. Nicole Bulanda - Rockwell Automation | May 24, 2021 | 12:36 pm
Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability. Reuters | May 24, 2021 | 11:41 am
Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 23, 2021 | 7:25 am