September 16, 2020 Canada ranked 4th, US 6th in lithium-ion battery supply chain If the US were to increase its investment in raw materials and promote EV adoption, it could overtake Japan and China in 2025, says new report.
September 16, 2020 Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for heavy-industry vehicles The company says it is pursuing the goal of decarbonizing a range of motive applications that have historically been difficult to abate.
September 16, 2020 EU illuMINEation project to tap potential of digital mines Occupational health & safety, environmental impacts and efficient resource extraction are factors the project addresses.
September 15, 2020 Rio launches its first closed-loop recycling service Rio Tinto will partner with Shawinigan Aluminium for its recycling services through a $7 million melting facility.
September 14, 2020 Can coal washing be done more sustainably? Coal preparation and how it can be improved both environmentally and economically.
September 13, 2020 Accelerated carbonation of mining waste may be used to recover cobalt, nickel Researchers were able to achieve the equivalent of 30 years of passive carbonation of mine tailings within four weeks.
September 11, 2020 Aluminum producers’ race to go green may fracture market Tesla is ordering giant aluminium casting presses for its assembly line in Germany.
September 10, 2020 Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee campus Partnering with the state of Wisconsin and city of Milwaukee, Komatsu is investing approximately $285 million in its South Harbor campus.
September 10, 2020 BHP 30% by 2030 emissions reduction target fails to impress The miner has not set goals to cut its Scope 3 emissions — those indirectly generated by end-users.
September 10, 2020 Funding for innovation highlights responsible mining summit Province official announced C$2 million in funding for MineSense Technologies to promote and sell its scalable digital-sensing platform.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am