Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraftBattery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research.Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 7:28 am
REEs used in medical field pollute wastewater, spur superbugsPollution from environmental rare earth elements has increased and has…Staff Writer | January 26, 2024 | 6:06 am
Sandvik to cut 1,100 jobs as Q4 profit lags expectationsThe company said orders with major mining companies were at…Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 6:00 am
Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace. Amanda Stutt | August 29, 2023 | 11:42 am
Researchers improve performance of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries The solid-state electrolyte can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40°C. Staff Writer | August 28, 2023 | 9:05 am
Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’ Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material. Bloomberg News | August 28, 2023 | 7:48 am
New zinc-air battery shows high power density, ultra-long stability Australia-based researchers have redesigned zinc-air batteries by using a combination of new materials. Staff Writer | August 28, 2023 | 6:06 am
How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time. Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am
Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs Recent findings could lead to faster-charging, longer-lasting, and safer electric cars. Staff Writer | August 25, 2023 | 6:06 am
Zelandez launches specialized lithium brine recycling service Believed to be an industry first, the service combines hydrochemistry with traditional reinjection techniques used extensively in the oil and gas market and deployed in lithium mines. Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 5:02 pm
Sandvik supplies autonomous surface drilling technology for Boliden’s Kevitsa mine in Finland Delivery of the two Leopard DI650i drill rigs is scheduled during Q3 2023. Sandvik | August 24, 2023 | 11:34 am
Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in fuel cell catalytic reactions. Staff Writer | August 24, 2023 | 6:06 am