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Ivanhoe Electric’s assessment for Santa Cruz project details new source of ‘green’ copper in US

The study estimates an after-tax net present value of $1.3 billion with an after-tax internal rate of return of 23%.

Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 9:52 am

Smart, highly efficient zinc-ion battery shows unique colour-changing properties

Batteries with electrochromic properties can be used as display devices…

Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

AI helps BHP fight declining ore grades at biggest copper mine

BHP said it’s moving forward with studies into potentially replacing…

Bloomberg News | September 5, 2023 | 11:23 am

Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market

Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

Oxygen “whiffs” play a role in the formation of ore deposits

Oxygen “whiffs" may have changed the earth’s mantle, altering the…

Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 7:53 am

Excelsior to collaborate with Rio Tinto copper tech venture at Johnson Camp project in Arizona

The first stage of the collaboration involves Nuton completing certain test work on materials collected from the Johnson Camp mine project.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2023 | 9:28 am

Rio Tinto trials renewable diesel at US operations

Company is conducting trials at its Kennecott copper operations in Salt Lake City.

Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 8:16 am

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

Europe’s largest rare earths deposit found in Sweden

The discovery by Swedish state-owned miner LKAB could help the continent break away from China’s dominance in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2023 | 6:03 am

Superdeep diamond reveals new info on earth’s geological processes

A superdeep diamond recovered in Guinea has become the messenger of new information on plate tectonics.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2023 | 5:06 am

Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port

It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes.

Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 3:48 am

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

Civmec gets over $228m contract for Rio’s Western Range project

Civmec will carry out engineering work from its Henderson facility in Western Australia for the miner.

Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 10:02 am

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