Sandvik, Glencore explore second life for BEV batteries with energy storage pilot The energy storage pilot is expected to support mine services such as lighting and light EV charging at the Glencore operations. Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 8:18 am
Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen production Swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor atoms of platinum or cobalt, leading to an efficient electrocatalyst. Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am
Gold price hits $2,450 on rate cut optimism, geopolitical risks The metal's strength has been linked to central bank purchases, robust demand from Asia and elevated geopolitical tensions. Staff Writer | May 20, 2024 | 8:58 am
Clash between mining co-ops in Bolivia leaves one person dead, two injured The incident took place near the Tipuani River, one of the most important gold mining areas in Bolivia. Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 8:02 am
Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances. Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am
Horizonte Minerals in administration after failed financing attempt The company has already requested a suspension of trading in its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange. Staff Writer | May 17, 2024 | 10:09 am
Green chemistry process helps recover noble metals from e-waste Researchers developed sustainable dissolution methods for extracting noble metals from computers, cell phones, and solar panels. Staff Writer | May 17, 2024 | 6:06 am
Hummingbird shares soar on restarting of Guinea mine Hummingbird's Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea was closed for two-months due to a strike by Corica Mining, its main contractor. Staff Writer | May 17, 2024 | 5:21 am
Rinehart asks Australia’s national gallery to take down her portrait The portrait is displayed alongside that of 20 other famous people in a single exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 11:31 am
Fortune Minerals secures $12 million in Canada, US gov’t fundings To date, Fortune has expended more than C$137 million to advance the NICO project to a near shovel-ready project. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:59 am
US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 8:08 am
Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally. Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:38 am