As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigmentsScientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am
Sandvik grows AutoMine partnership with Codelco at El TenienteThe contract includes training, workshops and essential components for comprehensive…Sandvik | March 1, 2024 | 3:40 pm
Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – studyStreams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are…Staff Writer | March 1, 2024 | 5:30 am
Metso strengthens bulk handling service with Brouwer acquisition Brouwer Engineering is a privately owned Australian company specializing in automation, control systems, and electrical solutions for bulk material handling solutions. Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 10:27 am
Non-Western supplies start replacing Nornickel’s old mining equipment For 2023, the company is on track to reach its 2023 production forecast. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 7:57 am
Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices. Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
Ten GWh of sodium-ion batteries expected to be installed by 2025 – report IDTechEx predicts that by 2025, around 10 GWh of sodium-ion batteries will be installed. Staff Writer | July 23, 2023 | 6:45 am
Barrick Gold targeted by Russian cybercriminal group Clop in global data theft that hit Sun Life, Vancouver transit police Clop’s modus operandi is to demand ransom in return for not publishing the data stolen, or to sell it to a third party. Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | July 20, 2023 | 11:28 am
Metal cutting is helping researchers understand metals’ behaviour under extreme conditions New research opens an interesting application for metal cutting as a 'property test.' Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 6:06 am
ABB looking at automation, electrification acquisitions ABB is targeting five to ten acquisitions per year, its CEO said. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 5:04 pm
Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue. Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 1:38 pm
Brazilian companies invest in blockchain to fight illegal gold mining Between 2015 and 2020, Brazil traded 229 tonnes of gold with evidence of illegality. Bruno Venditti | July 19, 2023 | 12:04 pm