August 30, 2022 Metso Outotec consolidates minerals testing facilities in Pennsylvania The test center capabilities will be continuously developed with the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide.
August 30, 2022 Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.
August 30, 2022 New aluminum-sulphur battery developed to lower cost of energy storage In a paper published in the journal Nature, the researchers explain that the new battery architecture uses aluminum and sulphur as its two electrode materials.
August 30, 2022 Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
August 29, 2022 Honda and LG to build $4.4bn EV battery plant in US They aim to produce 40 GW-hours of batteries annually at the plant — enough for more than 700,000 EVs, based on the IEA’s estimate.
August 29, 2022 Mining tycoon Steinmetz seeks to topple bribery conviction Steinmetz, 66, was convicted in January 2021 of bribing public officials in Guinea to secure the concession for the vast Simandou iron ore project.
August 25, 2022 Compost helps extract REEs from e-waste Penn State researchers are working to transform compostable products into micro or nanoscale particles capable of extracting rare earth elements from electronic waste.
August 24, 2022 Epiroc introduces Automatic Bit Changer with live work elimination for hands-free bit changes on blasthole drills The Automatic Bit Changer makes it possible for operators to complete hands-free drill bit changes with the single touch of a button and to stay informed on their screen.
August 24, 2022 New coal-to-product project aims to produce asphalt, building materials The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion Is working to decompose Wyoming coal, yielding liquids and solids used to create valuable non-energy products.
August 23, 2022 CEO who dubbed steel market a falling knife is calling a bottom While construction has faced headwinds, there are green shoots on the horizon, economist says.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
