July 10, 2023

Earth’s oldest rocks retell the story of the planet’s earliest history

New research shows that subduction and recycling didn’t start as early as previously thought.

July 7, 2023

Regis opens new decline at Duketon gold project in Australia

The Balkau decline provides access to the second underground operation at Garden Well South, which commenced commercial production during May 2023.

July 7, 2023

Innovation in EVs seen denting copper demand growth potential

New electric vehicles from Tesla and rivals are being engineered for efficiency in a way that cuts copper content.

July 7, 2023

BHP looks to tiny microbes to cut stubborn steel emissions

BHP aspires to reduce its Scope 3 emissions to net zero by 2050.

July 7, 2023

New method reduces mercury content in sulfuric acid by more than 90%

Sulfuric acid is produced either from sulfur from the petroleum industry or as a by-product of smelters.

July 6, 2023

New, highly conductive metallic gel allows 3D printing of solid objects at room temperature

US-based researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print three-dimensional solid objects at room temperature.

July 5, 2023

World’s biggest nuclear power plant being planned in Canada

The Ontario government said Bruce Power will conduct an environmental assessment of adding as much as 4.8 gigawatts of capacity to its plant.

July 5, 2023

Radar and a gold mirror can help improve the production of biofuels

A new radar technique is able to provide a detailed characterization of the flow of solids in fluidized beds whose combustion helps convert biofuels into district heating and electricity.

July 4, 2023

Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought

Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.

July 4, 2023

BYD picks Brazil for its first EV hub outside Asia

Brazil’s market has the potential to develop in the same way as China’s, with hybrid vehicles gradually giving way to pure EVs, BYD says.