February 8, 2024

Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-rich

The Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.

February 8, 2024

SQM launches third round of accelerator program

The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become part of the Acceleration Program, and benefit from mentoring.

February 7, 2024

Scientists develop solution to avoid gold particle corrosion

Gold is generally resilient but if it’s in the form of tiny particles, it suffers negatively from heat, pressure, corrosion, oxidation and other conditions.

February 6, 2024

Cornell researchers figure out how to produce extra-pure nickelates

Nickelates may be crucial for high-temperature superconductors that are much easier to cool and thus are far more promising for potential future applications.

February 5, 2024

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full industry readiness.

February 5, 2024

New process turns scrap aluminum into usable construction materials

Twisted aluminum mesh, banged-up bicycle frames and used car parts languishing in junk yards could gain new life as building structures.

February 4, 2024

Massive caverns dug 4,800 feet below surface ready to host neutrino experiment in South Dakota

Close to 800,000 tons of rock were excavated at the former Homestake mine.

February 2, 2024

Copper-infused innovation helps convert CO2 into ethylene

A new energy-efficient carbon dioxide electroreduction system converts CO2 into ethylene for industrial purposes.

February 1, 2024

Molybdenum-ruthenium catalyst helps produce green fuel from water

A new catalyst has proven to be efficient for the oxygen evolution reaction — a component of the water-splitting process that produces hydrogen for fuel cells.

January 31, 2024

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new…