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Robots recruited to manufacture wind turbines

US-based researchers have incorporated robotic assistance in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 6:06 am

Metso to cut 240 jobs in minerals business

The layoffs include both permanent and temporary layoffs with up…

Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 7:11 am

Fortescue begins building Arizona green hydrogen plant

Facility is part of Fortescue’s $550 million commitment to developing…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2024 | 5:15 am

New method efficiently recovers phosphorus from sewage sludge

Volatilization seems to be a promising approach for recovering phosphorus…

Staff Writer | May 6, 2024 | 5:13 am

Molybdenum-sugar-based catalyst effectively destroys CO2

A new catalyst converts CO2 into carbon monoxide for chemicals…

Staff Writer | May 5, 2024 | 8:54 am

Defense Metals inks MOU to ship rare earth sample from BC to Ucore’s Ontario facility

MOU is a further step in the direction to be part of the Western world's REE supply chain, says CEO.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Alcoa to cut Kwinana refinery production in phased-out shutdown

It will begin curtailment of the Western Australia refinery in the second quarter, and cease all output of alumina by the third.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2024 | 3:29 am

Alcoa set to announce Kwinana refinery closure

The plant, one of Alcoa’s first three Western Australia alumina refineries, has been operating below nameplate capacity for the past year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Circular economy can greatly increase secondary supply of REE in next three decades – study

Circular economy strategies can lead to an increase of 701 kt secondary supply and a decrease of 2,306 kt demand of REEs.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 6:06 am

Researchers find a way to use coal in advanced electronic devices

US-based scientists say coal can play a vital role in next-generation electronic devices.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2024 | 6:13 am

New hub starts commercial production of recycled rare earths in the UK

A rare earths hub has been set up by the University of Birmingham, HyProMag Ltd and Mkango in Tyseley, England.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 6:15 am

Ivanhoe ships first copper through Angola via railway

Initial shipment of nearly 1,110 tonnes of Kamoa-Kakula's copper concentrate arrived at the Angolan port in eight days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 3:51 am

Metso expands flotation portfolio with launch of Spider crowder upgrade

Designed to address the challenges posed by large flotation cells.

Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 10:29 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

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