AI can accurately ‘envision’ corrosion-resistant alloys A new machine learning model enhances by 15% the predictive accuracy of corrosion behaviour and potential optimal alloy formulas. Staff Writer | August 17, 2023 | 6:12 am
SQM’s profit drops as lithium prices drag The miner posted a net profit of $580.3 million for the three months ended June. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 6:02 pm
Australian coal miner’s plans may double its methane emissions, Ember says Whitehaven's ambitious expansion plans would potentially put it at odds with Canberra’s commitment to slash releases of the potent greenhouse gas. Bloomberg News | August 16, 2023 | 2:51 pm
Chile’s president brings back Williams as mining minister in cabinet reshuffle Aurora Williams, who will replace Marcela Hernando, held the same position during the 2014-18 administration of former President Michelle Bachelet. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 1:39 pm
Investing for the age of scarcity A perfect storm of tight supply that spans minerals, oil, gas, food and water is approaching. James Cooper | August 16, 2023 | 1:11 pm
Granite Creek seeks copper major for merger with mothballed Minto mine in Yukon Granite’s Carmacks project, some First Nations property and the past-producing Minto Metals mine would form a 30-year operation able to produce 2 billion lb. copper. Colin McClelland | August 16, 2023 | 9:52 am
Imperial Metals raises $12.5 million to fund Red Chris development The private placement represents the latest round of funding secured by Imperial for its BC mine projects. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 9:23 am
Aris Mining drills up to 647 g/t Au in Colombia The Segovia exploration drilling program has 17 rigs operating. Staff Writer | August 16, 2023 | 9:09 am
Aether raises $49 million to extract lithium using AI Its platform can extract lithium from previously-inaccessible reserves and also create products across sectors, including health care. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2023 | 8:58 am