June 13, 2022 BHP open to potash partner, but plans to enter fertilizer business alone The company says it is open to taking on a partner as it builds its first potash mine in Saskatchewan.
June 13, 2022 Canadian Mint launches Klondike-themed pure gold coin The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new 99.999% (5-9s) pure gold bullion coin.
June 12, 2022 Copper more effective than silver in killing covid virus Both copper and silver release bacteria-killing ions due to corrosion but only the red metal is effective against the covid-19 virus.
June 10, 2022 Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave.
June 9, 2022 Researchers study role of tall grass in post-mining soil recovery West Virginia University researchers want to determine how Miscanthus x giganteus would behave under climate change and support pollution mitigation efforts.
June 7, 2022 De Beers rises small diamonds price amid shortage The world’s top diamond producer by value applied a 5% to 7% price increase at the sale held this week in Botswana.
June 7, 2022 Researchers search for a rainbow in a pot of gold Researchers at Aalto University are using particles of gold to make colours for new display technology.
June 3, 2022 BHP tests world-first automated shiploaders in the Pilbara The project is expected to enable an increase in production of more than one million tonnes each year.
June 3, 2022 Europe’s Acerinox, Aperam in talks to create global stainless steel giant The move would create a global leader in stainless steel and Europe’s biggest producer, with capacity to make 2.3 million tonnes a year,
June 1, 2022 Metso Outotec introduces renewed crusher wear offering The portfolio is categorized to three different product ranges – Metso Outotec O-Series, Expert Series and Max Series.
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
