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BHP partners with HBIS Group on decarbonization trials in steelmaking

Its latest collaboration agreement with HBIS will tap into the investment of up to $15 million over three years.

Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 3:59 pm

Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets

Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international…

Colin McClelland | January 10, 2024 | 9:08 am

Gemfields says rubies making headway in Chinese market

The company's report, the second since 2020, reveals that rubies…

Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 7:14 am

Epiroc, Vale Canada bolster mine safety and innovation

Vale Base Metals plans to use Epiroc’s technology and digital…

Staff Writer | January 9, 2024 | 4:29 pm

US seeks to jumpstart production of higher-energy uranium now made in Russia

The US is seeking bids from contractors to help establish…

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 11:24 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