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Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.

Colin McClelland | February 26, 2024 | 8:14 am

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable…

Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

Zijin to expand Tibet copper mine expected to be world’s largest

Approved project will increase Julong mine's capacity to 350,000 tonnes…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2024 | 3:32 am

Australia’s Orica seals $640m deal to buy US chemical firm Cyanco

Cyanco produces NaCN, a specialized chemical required for gold processing,…

Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 2:00 pm

SQM makes $9.4m follow-on investment in UK battery recycling firm

Since SQM's initial investment of $2.57 million last year, Altilium…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 8:51 am

Glencore, Anglo join South Africa in $1.5 billion water plan to supply mines and communities

Glencore and Anglo American Platinum are among the companies attempting to secure half of that amount in financing by the end of the year.

Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 9:52 am

Copper could now be used for clearer MRIs

A novel copper protein binding site has potential for use in MRI contrast agents.

Staff Writer | July 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

New SINAMICS S210 next generation servo-drive system upgrades mid-range product portfolio

Servo-drive system introduces a new level of safety and security to discontinuous motion control in the mid-range segment.

Siemens | July 13, 2023 | 4:44 pm

Metso, Avalon sign MOU for partnership to build first battery-grade lithium facility in Ontario

Contract would allow Avalon to license Metso’s technology and solutions to produce lithium hydroxide cathode materials to serve the EV market.

Metso | July 12, 2023 | 4:57 pm

Transformational technologies – which will enable the next revolution in mining?

Industry experts weigh in on the biggest technological advances seen this year.

MINING.com Editor | July 12, 2023 | 12:27 pm

Canada taps mediator to craft deal to end strike at ports

Minister Seamus O’Regan said negotiators have made progress toward a deal to end a strike by dockworkers at some of Canada’s busiest ports.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2023 | 7:17 am

Sugar boosts capacity, longevity of next-gen flow battery

New research shows that a common food additive can boost the capacity and longevity of a next-generation flow battery design.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Sweden’s Hexagon buys Canadian mine automation firm HARD-LINE

The move will help the company strengthen its solution offering with remote control via electronic and hydraulic by-wire technologies.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 3:40 am

Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refinery

The trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.

Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 3:49 pm

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