October 4, 2022 Novel catalysts with little ruthenium may help turn plastic waste into new materials, fuels Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing novel catalysts that speed up chemical reactions while using small amounts of ruthenium.
October 4, 2022 Anglo American, EDF partner to boost renewable energy in South Africa Envusa Energy will focus on developing what the partners call a "regional renewable energy ecosystem" in South Africa.
September 30, 2022 Thick electrodes may allow for EV fast-charging, range increase Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin fabricated a new type of electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could unleash greater power and faster charging.
September 29, 2022 FLSmidth launches PerformanceIQ Services, a holistic approach to mine optimisation PerformanceIQ Services focuses on brownfield mining operations to detect performance gaps and identify and prioritise solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
September 29, 2022 Better geoscience communication can solve the mining industry’s image problem How can we showcase the positives the mining industry has to offer? The answer is simple: geoscience communication.
September 29, 2022 Sandvik to book charges of $471 million in third quarter Approximately 600 million crowns of losses stem from Sandvik's wind-down in Russia.
September 29, 2022 Niobium could be key to supercapacitators New research from Umeå University proposes the idea of using niobium molecules as building blocks to design electrochemical energy storage materials.
September 28, 2022 Top miners team up in bid to wean themselves off dirty trucks Producers like BHP and Glencore are pitching sites to pilot technologies including electrolysis plants, trolley-assist haulage and regenerative braking.
September 28, 2022 Researchers push for using metals to treat infections Two dozen highly active metal compounds containing cobalt, nickel, rhodium, palladium, silver, europium, iridium, platinum, molybdenum and gold can be used to treat fungal infections.
September 27, 2022 Metallic materials’ fatigue strength can now be quickly determined High-resolution electron imaging can capture the nanoscale deformation events that lead to metal failure in a matter of hours.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
