Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteriesJapanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures.Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am
Machine learning helps Earth AI find high-grade molybdenum in unexpected placeEarth AI announced the first discovery of a greenfield molybdenum…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 26, 2023 | 6:25 am
How microbes can help discover new kimberlite depositsFor the first time, modern DNA sequencing of microbial communities…Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 6:06 am
Chile’s lithium nationalization shines light on emerging tech DLE technologies are designed to extract the metal using filters, membranes, ceramic beads or other equipment. Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 7:12 am
US-based researchers develop efficient process to transform scrap aluminum into new vehicle parts A new process reduces more than 50% of the embodied energy and more than 90% of the CO2 emissions used for transforming scrap aluminum into new vehicle parts. Staff Writer | April 24, 2023 | 5:15 am
Lundin Mining CEO eyes Chile exploration, growth after big M&A bet The company is setting targets for its new Caserones mine and waiting to expand its existing Candelaria mine. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 2:43 pm
Sandvik profit just misses forecast, order intake rises Company reported Q1 operating profit slightly below analyst expectations on Friday. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:13 am
Storm Mountain Diamonds finds giant pink rock in Lesotho The 108.39ct fancy pink diamond is said to be one of the largest roughs of the colour ever found in Africa, behind the 170ct “Lulo Rose”. Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 6:23 am
Mining lithium in abandoned oil fields for tomorrow’s EVs Several upstart miners have bought land rights to nearby abandoned oil fields in Canada and begun developing extraction technology of their own. Bloomberg News | April 20, 2023 | 10:14 am
Tailings dams affect diversity of upstream fish species – study Brazilian researchers found that streams flowing into tailings storage dams had fewer catfish species. Staff Writer | April 20, 2023 | 6:12 am
Chile’s drought hits Antofagasta’s copper output in Q1 It produced 145,900 tonnes of copper in the period, down 25.4% from Q4 2022 on water shortages at Los Pelambres and lower grades at Centinela. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2023 | 6:43 am
Mesto Outotec doubles Brazilian screening manufacturing to meet demand The total Sorocaba production capacity will grow to 500 from 250 units per year. Staff Writer | April 18, 2023 | 11:35 am