February 4, 2022

Information batteries: the latest proposal to dethrone lithium-ion batteries

“Information batteries” store surplus renewable energy as computation.

February 3, 2022

Gensource to begin construction of potash mine in Saskatchewan this year

Once in operation, it will produce a minimum of 250,000 tonnes of potash per year.

February 3, 2022

How an aluminum product is helping scientists better understand the Big Bang

Alumina has been used to make a new type of optical element that will improve the performance of telescopes studying radiation from the Big Bang.

February 3, 2022

South Africa urges Rio Tinto workers to report cases of discrimination

South Africa’s labour ministry on Thursday urged Rio Tinto workers to report instances of discrimination after the Anglo-Australian miner released an internal […]

February 2, 2022

EMP completes successful lithium brine flow test in Saskatchewan

The testing confirmed there are four primary intersections of interest, designated in pairs.

February 2, 2022

AME Roundup: Ian Telfer on how not to build a gold miner

Ian Telfer shares some of the major pitfalls towards value creation for major gold miners.

February 2, 2022

Rock Tech, Bilfinger to build Europe’s first lithium refinery

The Canadian miner and the German industrial services provider expect the lithium hydroxide converter to be in operations in 2024.

February 1, 2022

Reconciliation: Action needed instead of symbolism, says Jody Wilson-Raybould

Jody Wilson-Raybould says enabling Indigenous self-determination would support Indigenous peoples' cultural, social, and economic well-being.

February 1, 2022

Iamgold loses another top executive, shareholder revolts

Chairman Don Charter retired on January 29, only two weeks after the company’s president and chief executive Gordon Stothart announced his departure.

February 1, 2022

Rio Tinto report reveals culture of sexual harassment, bullying and racism

Eight-month independent review of the miner’s workplace culture found disturbing, systemic behaviours across the company’s sites.