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BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry…

Colin McClelland | February 26, 2024 | 8:14 am

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable…

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 3:32 am

Australia’s Orica seals $640m deal to buy US chemical firm Cyanco

Cyanco produces NaCN, a specialized chemical required for gold processing,…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Limestone reveals the hidden lives of microbes

Limestone uses may expand beyond the cement industry.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2023 | 7:50 am

Hundreds of homes in northern England now use coal mine water heat

The plant in Gateshead makes use of water-filled, disused coal workings 150 metres beneath the town centre and harnesses geothermal energy from mine water.

Staff Writer | October 14, 2023 | 3:54 pm

Sandvik introduces AutoMine Core automation platform for mass mining operations

Platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production.

Sandvik | October 13, 2023 | 1:00 pm

Chilean startup raises $10 million for video game-inspired mining software

TIMining provides data analytics and real-time simulation to boost productivity and safety at about 50 mines, including some owned by BHP, Anglo American and Codelco.

Bloomberg News | October 13, 2023 | 10:09 am

Rock weathering does not act as CO2 sink – study

Recent research has overturned the view that natural rock weathering acts as a CO2 sink, indicating instead that this can also act as a large carbon dioxide source.

Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 5:22 am

Rio Tinto builds solar power plant at Kennecott copper operation in Utah

The 12,800 solar panel power plant will enable Kennecott to reduce its operational emissions by 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 12:08 pm

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt.

Staff Writer | October 12, 2023 | 6:16 am

Caterpillar validates Rajant wireless solution with Cat MineStar Command for hauling

After extensive testing, Caterpillar Inc. has completed the in house validation of Rajant BreadCrumbs, LX5 CA radios, which will enable field trials […]

Caterpillar | October 10, 2023 | 2:34 pm

Nickel foam may enhance the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries

Lithium-sulphur batteries are identified as a promising energy storage system because of their ultrahigh energy density and large theoretical capacity.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

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