September 14, 2023 Zinc-copper catalyst proposed for cleaner, more efficient fertilizer production A zinc and copper catalyst is said to enable low-carbon-intensity urea generation.
September 13, 2023 Volvo to supply autonomous transport to Boliden’s Swedish mines The first project is located at the Garpenberg zinc mine and will be initiated already during 2023.
September 13, 2023 Innovative battery design promises affordable large-scale green energy operations The novel design removes the membrane that separates the positive and negative sides of the battery, reducing production cost.
September 13, 2023 Lithium tech developers eye ways to boost water recycling The mining industry is working to boost freshwater recycling while also developing direct lithium extraction.
September 13, 2023 Norwegian metal detectorist hits the “find of the century” A metal detectorist found a significant amount of gold that was buried 1,500 years ago in Norway.
September 12, 2023 Minsur rolls out tin tracing to prove metal is conflict-free Minsur plans to track about 29,000 metric tons of tin a year, including its production in Brazil.
September 12, 2023 Hertz Lithium, Penn State University develop efficient process for extracting lithium from spodumene Spodumene mineral is the major source of high-purity lithium.
September 11, 2023 LithiumBank inks direct extraction tech deal for Prairies brine projects The agreement gives LithiumBank a full licence to use a group of continuous ion-exchange technologies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
September 11, 2023 Ancient volcano in US may hold largest lithium resource on Earth A new study estimates that the McDermitt Caldera hosts claystones containing 20 million to 40 million metric tons of lithium.
September 11, 2023 Graphite One wins US defense contract to develop graphite-based foam fire suppressant Graphite One has teamed up with Vorbeck Materials, an experienced defense contractor, for the execution of the new contract.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
