Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program, the study evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses on high-touch surfaces.

Assets include intellectual property as well as two production facilities near Perth and two service centers in Queensland and South Australia.

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.

“Global Water Challenge” is for companies, startups, institutes, research centers or other entities that have or are developing disruptive water treatment solutions.

Initial applications of its technology include captive routes between mines and processing facilities, as well as intra-plant and ports.