April 17, 2024

Aurubis to grow organically rather than through deals, CEO says

The $700 million facility will have an initial capacity of 90,000 metric tons per year.

April 17, 2024

Gold, copper-infused device quickly detects bacteria responsible for food poisoning

The new gold-copper-infused device is expected to be a game-changer when it comes to the shipment of food and pharmaceutical products.

April 16, 2024

Avalon begins PEA for Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility

Avalon and its joint venture partner SCR-Sibelco NV is developing its Separation Rapids lithium deposit near Kenora, Ontario.

April 16, 2024

Metso expands modular VSF X solvent extraction offering

The VSF X technology can also be used in battery black mass recycling processes, and it is gaining wider ground in hydrometallurgy applications.

April 16, 2024

Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium

A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.

April 16, 2024

Hummingbird close to kicking off commercial production at Guinea gold mine

Despite a dispute with its main contractor at Kouroussa, the miner continues to work towards achieving commercial production.

April 15, 2024

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.

April 15, 2024

Composite material adorned with gold nanoparticles improves infectious disease testing

Composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles deliver more accurate means of testing for infectious diseases.

April 11, 2024

Project to turn hydrogen into a powder for easy export gets $3.2 million in funding

The Kotai Hydrogen project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin’s Hydrogen Storage Research Group.

April 11, 2024

Canada Nickel starts working on Crawford, eyes 2027 production

The company has started front end engineering design at the northern Ontario project, expected to be in production by late 2027.