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Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet

Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge could allow the quick, efficient flow of quantum information over large distances.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Despite weak lithium prices, Albemarle beats on cost cuts

The company posted a fourth-quarter net loss of $617.7 million,…

Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 1:18 pm

Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry

Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little…

Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 9:31 am

Four in custody over SSR gold mine landslide in Turkey

Police and military teams, mine rescuers and volunteers, totalling more…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2024 | 3:44 am

Teck’s Red Dog mine in Alaska earns Zinc Mark for ESG

Red Dog is one of the world’s largest zinc mines,…

Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 10:32 am

US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain

China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Ausenco acquired by Eldridge, Brightstar Capital and Claure Group for $578 million

The exit price compares with the $150m Resource Capital Fund paid for Ausenco in 2014.

Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 11:23 am

Largest asteroid sample ever collected is coming down to Earth

OSIRIS-REx could also help inform future missions to asteroids — perhaps even ones to mine these rocks for resources.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 11:04 am

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

Jackson Chen | September 22, 2023 | 9:04 am