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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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials

Centre will be led by Imperial College London to search for innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the green energy transition.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:31 pm

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:18 pm

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries

Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.

Staff Writer | July 28, 2023 | 6:04 am

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper production following metallurgical test breakthrough

The company is targeting total copper recoveries in the mid-nineties from this breakthrough.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 2:36 pm

Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration

The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the eastern city of Bukavu, has been in the works since 2019.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:35 am

Mining industry still struggles to make data-driven decisions — report

Seequent has revealed the findings of its sixth annual Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looked at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in subsurface data.

MINING.com Editor | July 26, 2023 | 7:54 am

Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study

Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2023 | 6:06 am

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 3:44 am

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