January 9, 2023

Eskom CEO de Ruyter survives alleged poisoning attempt

The incident reportedly happened on December 13, a day before de Ruyter resigned from the top post at the power utility.

January 8, 2023

Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite

A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials.

January 6, 2023

Startup’s satellite technology could change weather forecasting for mining  

For decades companies have repackaged data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data, by the time it reaches people, is already three days old.  

January 6, 2023

Finnish technology improves lithium’s production efficiency

Finnish company Sensment announced the launching of a new technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of lithium.

January 5, 2023

Watson Farley & Williams to advise Republic of Guinea on Simandou iron ore project

The Simandou project involves the exploitation of four world class iron ore blocks in the southern region of Guinea, as well as the construction and operation of a 600km main…

January 5, 2023

Carbon-capture plants also have harmful emissions — but there is a solution

A group of scientists has come up with a machine-learning solution for forecasting amine emissions from carbon-capture plants using experimental data.

January 4, 2023

Partners Group agrees to buy SureWerx from Riverside Co.

The deal values personal protective equipment maker SureWerx at about $870 million including debt.

January 4, 2023

How coal mine drainage can become a source of rare earths

Researchers have patented a new process that neutralizes coal drainage and captures rare-earth elements.

January 3, 2023

Metso Outotec launches Optimus Sinter

Metso Outotec is launching Optimus Sinter, a digital optimizer for iron ore sintering plants. The new tool facilitates improved sinter plant process […]

January 3, 2023

US, allies should disconnect rare earths supply chain from China — report

A Rice University report suggests that policymakers in the US and allied countries should counteract the launching of the China Rare Earth Group.