Disorganizing rare-earth ions may improve quantum information storageOne of the major barriers to practical quantum computing has been how to make qubits that retain their quantum information long enough to be useful.Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 6:06 am
LME to suspend 10% of listed metals brands until they submit responsible sourcing auditThe LME added that it was working through the information…Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 10:03 am
LME CEO aims to have first contracts with Shanghai futures exchange in 2024The specific contacts to be launched with ShFE were still…Reuters | January 15, 2024 | 6:51 am
Nickel firm eyes Texas for $400 million EV battery metal plant Wave Nickel seeks to tap US government incentives to build a refinery that will produce nickel sulfate for EV batteries. Bloomberg News | August 21, 2023 | 12:56 pm
Race for moon resources has begun, says Russia’s space chief after failed lunar mission Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft spun out of control and crashed into the moon on Saturday after a problem preparing for pre-landing orbit. Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 9:33 am
Russian miners, Chinese investors interested in Polymetal’s Russian assets – FT CEO said that the company intends to sell assets within six to nine months. Reuters | August 21, 2023 | 7:25 am
Novel photoreactor technology inspires new generation of solar-powered devices An innovative design allows a photoreactor to capture photons at high efficiency under varying sun directions. Staff Writer | August 21, 2023 | 5:05 am
Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium in luminescent materials and catalysts. Staff Writer | August 20, 2023 | 7:11 am
Column: Trickle of LME zinc deliveries turns into a flood Zinc stocks have more than doubled to 145,975 metric tons over the last month and are now at their highest level since February 2022. Reuters | August 18, 2023 | 8:50 am
LME’s proposal on coarse nickel powder needs more work on packaging The idea about the powder is part of a program to address low inventory levels and boost liquidity in electronic trading. Reuters | August 17, 2023 | 11:10 am
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
HKEX remains committed to LME – CEO The metal industry has speculated whether HKEX might sell either the LME or its clearing house, LME Clear, after a chaotic period last year. Reuters | August 16, 2023 | 7:44 am