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New coating for coal-fired power generation systems could save 460 million tonnes of CO2 annually

A new coating for steam condensers used in fossil fuel steam-cycle generation could boost the overall process efficiency by 2%.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 6:06 am

Teck donates to emergency wildfire response operations in Washington State, Western Canada

Donations being made to organizations in British Columbia, the Northwest…

Staff Writer | August 28, 2023 | 2:46 pm

Gold price edges higher as US dollar, bond yields retreat

Investors now await a slew of economic data this week…

Staff Writer | August 28, 2023 | 9:30 am

How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of…

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 6:31 am

Gold price inches lower as Powell keeps rate hike option open

This pressured gold as Powell looks to stay the course…

Staff Writer | August 25, 2023 | 10:29 am

Gold price eases from 8-month peak as investors await inflation data

Prices were trending lower on some profit taking from the shorter term futures traders ahead of the CPI report tomorrow, says analyst.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 10:24 am

New copper-based coating allows protective gear to detect toxic gases

A copper-based coating can be integrated into fabric and respond to the presence of toxic gases.

Staff Writer | January 11, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric ties up with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The companies have formed a 50/50 joint venture to explore for metals considered key for the global energy transition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2023 | 3:46 am

Surging molybdenum price adds weight to new year rally for copper producers

Copper mining byproduct molybdenum is up more than 50% in a little over a month, boosting margins for producers.

Frik Els | January 10, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Top 50 mining companies in 2022: coal, lithium win big, China investors lose out

Commodity prices are always volatile, but in 2022 metal and mining markets reached new levels of turbulence, as the pandemic played out in China and the Ukraine war upended global energy.

Frik Els | January 9, 2023 | 11:16 am

Gold price hits 8-month high on Fed slowdown bets

Meanwhile, the US dollar slipped to its lowest in seven months, making gold cheaper for overseas buyers.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 9:46 am

Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries

A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries.

Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:06 am

Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite

A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am

Startup’s satellite technology could change weather forecasting for mining

For decades companies have repackaged data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data, by the time it reaches people, is already three days old.

Amanda Stutt | January 6, 2023 | 11:18 am

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