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.
May 9, 2023 Metso awarded major concentrator plant equipment order for Zijin Mining’s copper project in China The value of the order is approximately €85 million.
May 9, 2023 Vale and France’s GravitHy sign carbon neutral steel study The agreement will focus on studies to build a factory to produce briquettes from Vale's high-grade iron ore through direct reduction.
May 8, 2023 Tesla breaks ground on massive Texas lithium refinery The move will make Tesla the only major automaker in North America that will refine its own lithium.
May 8, 2023 Metso Outotec changes name, receives $18 million order The board of directors approved a proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation.
May 8, 2023 Silver nanoparticles may become key ingredient of emission-free power New approach to building thermoelectric modules allows for converting the energy they produce into emission-free power.
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. January 21, 2026 | 07:16 am
