August 6, 2023

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

August 4, 2023

When lithium metal takes the form of Dungeons and Dragons dice, it becomes safer for batteries – study

A paper in Nature shows that in the absence of corrosion, metallic lithium atoms assemble into a rhombic dodecahedron.

August 3, 2023

Bigger not always better when it comes to autonomous trucks — report

Whittle Consulting and Pronto joint study modeled the net present value of mining a representative copper ore body through four different scenarios, taking into account all facets of the mining…

August 3, 2023

E3 Lithium completes construction of DLE field pilot plant

The pilot plant is situated at the first well E3 drilled during its 2022 inaugural drill program.

August 3, 2023

UK launches £7 million project to harness the power of waves

The “Co-design to deliver Scalable Tidal Stream Energy” initiative aims to help the UK reach net zero by 2050.

August 3, 2023

Albemarle jumps into global race to reinvent lithium production

A successful move into the DLE sector would likely cement Albemarle's dominance in the fast-growing industry.

August 3, 2023

UK start-up ties up with Australian MinRes to cut iron ore emissions

Making pellets accounts for about 15% of steel industry emissions.

August 2, 2023

Oil driller Pioneer is trying to mine lithium from dirty fracking water

The company is testing whether it’s feasible to extract minerals from the large amounts of dirty water generated by drilling in the Permian Basin.

August 2, 2023

Almonty advances Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea

Engineering and civil works are advancing and detailed plans for the crusher and stockpile were completed.

August 2, 2023

Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study

Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity.