May 31, 2021 How perovskites can help develop high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells Researchers at McGill University unlocked the mystery of how perovskites act as semiconductors even when there are defects in the material.
May 30, 2021 Bonanza gold deposits form the same way soured milk does – research Researchers from McGill University solved the paradox of ultrahigh-grade or bonanza gold formations.
May 28, 2021 Rio Tinto, Comptech produce aluminum alloys for EVs, 5G antennas Rio Tinto designed the alloys for the semi-solid rheocasting process offered by Comptech.
May 27, 2021 Danakali to use filtered sea water at Colluli potash mine Using unlimited seawater in the production process is not only a world first, but also a long-term game changer, says the miner.
May 27, 2021 Ontario injects funds into Frontier Lithium’s processing pilot on ‘Electric Avenue’ The company will test a proprietary process that seeks to overcome certain risks linked to conventional lithium chemical processing.
May 26, 2021 Nissan said to be in talks to build battery plant in UK The gigafactory, which would be built on the existing Sunderland site, is expected to support the production of 200,000 batteries a year.
May 24, 2021 Is your workforce prepared for the digital mine? New workers with specialized skills will be needed to help mining companies get value from their data and from new technologies like machine learning.
May 24, 2021 Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.
May 23, 2021 Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.
May 20, 2021 SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.
Ex-Barrick Hemlo logs high-grade gold in new zone Hemlo was created late last year when Calgary-based Carcetti Capital acquired Barrick Mining’s last operating gold mine in Canada. January 26, 2026 | 08:45 am
