September 13, 2021 Scientists working on autonomous swarms of robots to mine the Moon NASA has granted a research team from the University of Arizona $500,000 to develop robots able to mine, excavate and even build simple structures on the Moon's surface.
September 10, 2021 Novel type of graphene proposed for high-performance sodium batteries Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology say that Janus graphene - named after the Roman god of new beginnings - can open new doors to high-capacity sodium-ion batteries.
September 9, 2021 Sibanye wants to tap green metals boom as gold deals lack value Some of the biggest mining companies are expanding into or eying commodities tied to the green revolution.
September 9, 2021 Ganfeng Lithium outbid in battle for M&A target Millennial The new offer values Millennial almost 7% higher at C$377 million.
September 9, 2021 Home: Shanghai squeeze revitalises flagging nickel market Shanghai's stainless steel contract, closely watched by Chinese nickel players, hit its own life-of-contract high last month.
September 8, 2021 Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining Environment officials and campaigners have called for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining and on issuing new exploration contracts unless marine ecosystems can be effectively protected.
September 8, 2021 Li-Cycle to build EV battery recycling plant in Alabama The facility, to be built in Tuscaloosa, aims to tap into an increased focus from EV and cathode manufacturers across the US Southeast.
September 8, 2021 Albemarle says Chile output on track despite strike The 135-member “Albemarle Salar” union, which the company said comprises about half the workers at its Salar plant, went on strike in August.
September 8, 2021 Vale Indonesia eyes 2026 completion for nickel HPAL plant The plant in Pomalaa, in Southeast Sulawesi province, is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of mixed sulphide precipitate.
September 8, 2021 German researchers develop record-breaking lithium metal cell A new lithium metal battery offers extremely high energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram.
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