New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 secondsResearchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery.Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 9:46 am
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Building the market for sustainable metalsThe first generation of metals produced with little or no…By Mattias C. Karlsson and Erik Pedersen - Bain & Company | July 28, 2024 | 8:09 am
MP Materials swings to quarterly loss on falling rare earths prices The company posted a quarterly net loss of $16.3 million. Reuters | February 22, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses. Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 6:05 am
Newmont to sell six non-core assets in Canada, Australia The world's largest gold miner will use proceeds to cut debt, which stood at $8 billion at the end of 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 22, 2024 | 4:03 am
Australia’s Orica seals $640m deal to buy US chemical firm Cyanco Cyanco produces NaCN, a specialized chemical required for gold processing, at its Nevada and Texas plants in the US. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday. Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 8:22 am
Piedmont Lithium to sell remaining stake in Sayona Mining for $39 million The sale would not affect Piedmont's joint venture or offtake agreement with Sayona's business unit, Sayona Quebec. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 7:22 am
Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:26 am
Offshore wind farms more vulnerable to cyberattacks – study The complex architecture that connects offshore wind farms to the main power grid makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 6:06 am
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 4:03 pm