August 30, 2023 BHP mulls taking Escondida underground BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.
August 29, 2023 Boliden’s Garpenberg mine receives Sandvik’s first Toro LH518iB Boliden is partnering with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions for a 12-month collaborative trial of the new automation-ready 18-tonne battery-electric loader.
August 29, 2023 Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is not keeping pace.
August 28, 2023 Researchers improve performance of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries The solid-state electrolyte can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40°C.
August 28, 2023 Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’ Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material.
August 28, 2023 New zinc-air battery shows high power density, ultra-long stability Australia-based researchers have redesigned zinc-air batteries by using a combination of new materials.
August 27, 2023 How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time.
August 25, 2023 Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs Recent findings could lead to faster-charging, longer-lasting, and safer electric cars.
August 24, 2023 Zelandez launches specialized lithium brine recycling service Believed to be an industry first, the service combines hydrochemistry with traditional reinjection techniques used extensively in the oil and gas market and deployed in lithium mines.
August 24, 2023 Sandvik supplies autonomous surface drilling technology for Boliden’s Kevitsa mine in Finland Delivery of the two Leopard DI650i drill rigs is scheduled during Q3 2023.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
