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Strange metals’ properties uncovered

Understanding strange metals could help researchers identify new kinds of superconductivity.

Staff Writer | August 22, 2023 | 6:06 am

BHP Ventures invests in copper extraction technology company’s $30m fundraising

Ceibo has put together a consortium of financial investors and…

Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 10:46 am

Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens

Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium…

Staff Writer | August 20, 2023 | 7:11 am

Summit Nanotech, Power Minerals planning JV to accelerate lithium production in Argentina

Summit and Power signed a binding term sheet leading toward…

Staff Writer | August 18, 2023 | 6:11 am

AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys

A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive…

Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 6:12 am

Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law

Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2022 | 10:47 am

Canada places big bets on critical minerals

Remoteness, regulatory sclerosis still pose barriers to mine development in Canada, the federal government says.

Nelson Bennett — BIV | December 9, 2022 | 9:38 am

EU inks deal with Chile for easier access to battery metals

Trade agreement gives Europeans greater access to copper, lithium and raw materials that are key for the energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 9, 2022 | 3:52 am

Low-cost, high-capacity sodium-sulphur battery expected to be gamechanger for clean energy economy

A new sodium-sulphur battery exhibits super-high capacity and ultra-long life at room temperature.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Antofagasta faces charges, fines for environmental breaches in Chile

The environmental watchdog said Centinela's use of water was a threat to the Loa frog, which is a critically endangered species.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2022 | 11:55 am

JPMorgan helps MineSense raise $42m to close copper gap

Funds raised will help MineSense to speed up the commercial release of a solution that could help close an expected copper deficit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2022 | 8:17 am

Mosaic cuts back production at Colonsay potash mine

The US fertilizer producer said the temporary measure at the Canadian potash mine reflected slower-than-expected demand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2022 | 3:53 am

Top miners adopt ESG and transparency reporting framework

Ivanhoe Mines was the first company to implement the LPRM in 2019. Now 12 companies are using it, including Freeport-McMoRan, New Gold, and Lundin Gold.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 12:02 pm

Syntax launches center of excellence for mining and natural resources

The COE will be led in conjunction with Illumiti.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 3:57 pm

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