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Ucore says Wicheeda rare earth carbonate suitable for commercial-scale processing

The rare earths mine, in British Columbia is 100%-owned by Defense Metals.

Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 11:22 am

Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study

In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining,…

Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am

Researchers publish disaster risk monitoring protocol for multi-coal seam mining

When unstable, coal pillars from multi-coal seams mining pose significant…

Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 5:04 am

SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener

Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles,…

Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am

Star Diamond, Minespider launch passport to comply with new G7 rules

Passport contains all key information about the diamond, including its…

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:20 am

Zelandez launches slimmest ever borehole formation tester for lithium developers

New BFT can analyze fluid underground in real-time and capture multiple clean lithium brine samples from a well for further testing, Zelandez said.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 9:46 am

Graphjet Technology advances production timeline at Malaysia manufacturing plant

The facility is expected to recycle up to 9,000 tonnes of agricultural waste to produce up to 3,000 tonnes of graphite per year.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Fleet Space, Stanford University’s Mineral-X team up to advance space-enabled climate innovation

The focus will be on the optimization of drill targeting using satellite connectivity and space-enabled geophysical sensors to deliver real-time subsurface insight at scale.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 12:34 pm

Barrick cuts cyanide by 80% by adding glycine leach for gold recovery

In 2023, Barrick rolled out a global testing and implementation program with the goal of using GlyCat to unlock substantive savings.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 11:16 am

Magnesium may offer best solution for storing hydrogen

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 6:06 am

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am

Cornish Metals speeds up work to reopen UK tin mine

Decision to fast-track one of the shafts refurbishment would allow Cornish Metals to complete the mine dewatering process by Q3 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 3:51 am

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific – report

A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 4:40 am

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am

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