May 19, 2023

Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit

Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program, the study evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses on high-touch surfaces.

May 18, 2023

Scientists purify uranium-laden water using magnetic bacteria

Magnetotactic bacteria can accumulate dissolved heavy metal in their cell walls.

May 17, 2023

Epiroc to purchase key assets in Australian mining equipment manufacturer

Assets include intellectual property as well as two production facilities near Perth and two service centers in Queensland and South Australia.

May 15, 2023

Korea’s battery makers embrace LFP cells as China strides ahead

South Korea’s battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells.

May 15, 2023

Copper can be the key to making biofuels economically viable

New research is shining a light on copper-containing enzymes from fungi that could make biofuels economically viable.

May 14, 2023

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.

May 12, 2023

BHP launches open innovation call for disruptive water treatment solutions

“Global Water Challenge” is for companies, startups, institutes, research centers or other entities that have or are developing disruptive water treatment solutions.

May 12, 2023

How earth’s early critters transformed the planet’s crust

The diversification of life on earth, which took place 500 million years ago, led to a drastic change in the chemistry of the planet’s uppermost layer.

May 11, 2023

Missouri start-up gets $200,000 grant to accelerate US autonomous railcar technology

Initial applications of its technology include captive routes between mines and processing facilities, as well as intra-plant and ports.

May 10, 2023

Allkem, Livent merge to create world’s third largest lithium miner

The all-share business combination creates a giant lithium firm with forecasted production capacity of 248,000 tonnes of LCE a year.