Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

International Battery Metals begins commercial operations at DLE plant in Utah

The company said this is the first time lithium has been produced using the only modular such plant installed at a brine resource in the world.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 9:04 am

BHP installs wind-powered rotor on vessel to decarbonize Chile-Japan trade route

Based on advanced simulations and Norsepower’s real-world performance data, the…

Staff Writer | July 10, 2024 | 10:47 am

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:25 am

Hexagon, Scania and Fidens debut Brazil’s first teleoperated 8×4 mining truck

The result is a remotely operated, super-capacity heavy tipper that…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Caterpillar to show the mine site of the future at MINExpo 2024

CAT will showcase industry leading technologies, cutting-edge innovation and customized…

Caterpillar | July 9, 2024 | 3:12 pm

MSHA issues final rule to better protect miners from silica dust exposure

The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air for a full-shift exposure.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Aurubis to grow organically rather than through deals, CEO says

The $700 million facility will have an initial capacity of 90,000 metric tons per year.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 6:58 am

Gold, copper-infused device quickly detects bacteria responsible for food poisoning

The new gold-copper-infused device is expected to be a game-changer when it comes to the shipment of food and pharmaceutical products.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 6:06 am

Avalon begins PEA for Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility

Avalon and its joint venture partner SCR-Sibelco NV is developing its Separation Rapids lithium deposit near Kenora, Ontario.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 10:42 am

Metso expands modular VSF X solvent extraction offering

The VSF X technology can also be used in battery black mass recycling processes, and it is gaining wider ground in hydrometallurgy applications.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 10:31 am

Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium

A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2024 | 6:06 am

Hummingbird close to kicking off commercial production at Guinea gold mine

Despite a dispute with its main contractor at Kouroussa, the miner continues to work towards achieving commercial production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2024 | 3:35 am

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 5:47 am

Composite material adorned with gold nanoparticles improves infectious disease testing

Composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles deliver more accurate means of testing for infectious diseases.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 5:45 am

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