March 1, 2024

Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study

Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.

February 29, 2024

Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia  

Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract lithium from brines alongside natural gas development in the province, Geoscience BC said.

February 29, 2024

Komatsu adds WX11 LHD to underground hard rock lineup

New machine engineered to drive productivity and lower TCO.

February 29, 2024

Weir Group margins buffed by mining sector, raises dividend

The engineering group has increased its full year dividend by 18%.

February 29, 2024

UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper

East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.

February 29, 2024

Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries

A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles.

February 28, 2024

New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag

A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.

February 27, 2024

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

February 26, 2024

Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia

Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.

February 26, 2024

Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.