French minister to push €1 billion uranium deal on trip to Mongolia

President Emmanuel Macron has said Japan and France will work together to boost French energy sovereignty through the supply of critical metals from Mongolia.

Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 4:21 am

BCI Minerals signs salt supply deal with Japanese trading house Itochu

BCI will supply Itochu with a minimum of 3,600 kilotonnes of salt over five years from 2026.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Indian miner NMDC plans $61 million investment in first gold block

India meets more than 90% of its gold demand through imports.

Reuters | June 26, 2023 | 8:28 am

How gold nanoparticles help detect covid-19

A new adhesive bandage infused with gold nanoparticles can detect covid-19 antibodies in a person’s bloodstream.

Staff Writer | June 26, 2023 | 6:06 am

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am

Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand

Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries.

Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 4:34 pm

How a calcium-doped adsorbent helps deal with nuclear wastewater

A new calcium-doped adsorbent turns unwanted protons in acidic wastewater into agents for facilitating the removal of cesium ions, a major challenge for wastewater treatment in nuclear power plants.

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