July 31, 2023

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

July 31, 2023

Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

July 28, 2023

Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries

Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.

July 27, 2023

Ivanhoe eyes higher copper production following metallurgical test breakthrough

The company is targeting total copper recoveries in the mid-nineties from this breakthrough.

July 26, 2023

Congo annuls first gold refinery permit days before inauguration

The plant, built by Congo Gold Raffinerie Sarl in the eastern city of Bukavu, has been in the works since 2019.

July 26, 2023

Mining industry still struggles to make data-driven decisions — report

Seequent has revealed the findings of its sixth annual Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looked at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in subsurface data.

July 26, 2023

Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study

Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention.

July 25, 2023

Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion

The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.

July 24, 2023

Rio Tinto, Giampaolo Group ink $700m aluminum recycling joint venture

Rio will acquire a 50% equity stake in Giampaolo Group’s wholly-owned Matalco business.

July 24, 2023

Metso strengthens bulk handling service with Brouwer acquisition

Brouwer Engineering is a privately owned Australian company specializing in automation, control systems, and electrical solutions for bulk material handling solutions.