Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2024 | 5:26 am

Orbex, OASIS establish charter to standardize global supply chain emissions reporting

The initiative, the companies said, marks a significant step toward…

Amanda Stutt | June 4, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Metso invests €150 million in modern technology center in Tampere, Finland

The Lokomotion Technology Center site covers 23 hectares, and it…

Metso | June 4, 2024 | 12:22 pm

Magna reaches deal with Glencore to mill Crean Hill surface bulk sample

The current agreement with Glencore is for the 109 FW…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 11:18 am

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire partners with Occidental to extract lithium

The two companies formed a JV to produce high-purity lithium…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 9:57 am

REEs used in medical field pollute wastewater, spur superbugs

Pollution from environmental rare earth elements has increased and has implications for the development of superbugs.

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

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sandvik to cut 1,100 jobs as Q4 profit lags expectations

The company said orders with major mining companies were at a good level, but that it had seen a slowdown from smaller miners.

Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 6:00 am

BHP diverts shipments to avoid Red Sea attacks

The world’s largest miner said most of its shipments don't go through this route, adding there have been no major disruptions so far.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2024 | 3:48 am

AME: Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, Finning Canada unveil Mobile Training Centre

The facility is equipped with simulators designed to provide comprehensive heavy equipment operator training.

Staff Writer | January 24, 2024 | 12:29 pm

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sandvik, Barrick extend partnership to include remote monitoring service

Sandvik and Barrick will aim to improve safety, productivity and sustainability through implementing the latest technology advancements.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 11:06 am

Nickel, cobalt may help produce hydrogen from urea

A new nickel and cobalt-based material helps remove urea from water and potentially convert it into hydrogen gas.

Staff Writer | January 22, 2024 | 6:00 am

Common mineral plays key role in cloud formation

Researchers found that ubiquitous mineral feldspar plays a surprisingly important role.

Staff Writer | January 19, 2024 | 6:06 am

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