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Nickel-rich cathodes show promising results for longer-lasting EV batteries

High-energy, nickel-rich cathodes may increase electric vehicles’ ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 5:05 am

Political costs of phasing out coal may be fewer than expected – study

A recent study found that it is possible to phase…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

Livent buys minority stake in ILiAD Technologies parent

Livent will have the right to license ILiAD DLE technology…

Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 7:11 am

Tantalum-based coating makes fusion reactors safer

A new tantalum-based workhorse material can withstand the harsh conditions…

Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

Fortescue gets 200 million euros for Norway green ammonia plant

Plant aims to capitalize on the Norwegian transmission grid's surplus…

Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 4:48 am

Investment rising in mine site safety-related technologies – report

There is increasing investment in drones, collision avoidance and fatigue detection, according to GlobalData.

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2023 | 9:53 am

Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit

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.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2023 | 7:39 am

Scientists purify uranium-laden water using magnetic bacteria

Magnetotactic bacteria can accumulate dissolved heavy metal in their cell walls.

Staff Writer | May 18, 2023 | 6:19 am

Epiroc to purchase key assets in Australian mining equipment manufacturer

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

Epiroc | May 17, 2023 | 12:45 pm

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

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

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2023 | 8:26 am

Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable

New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable.

Staff Writer | May 15, 2023 | 6:06 am

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2023 | 4:00 am

BHP launches open innovation call for disruptive water treatment solutions

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

Staff Writer | May 12, 2023 | 12:15 pm

How earth’s early critters transformed the planet’s crust

The diversification of life on earth, which took place 500 million years ago, led to a drastic change in the chemistry of the planet’s uppermost layer.

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

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