August 24, 2023

Improving gold-nickel alloy may boost fuel cell development

AuNi nanoparticles have emerged as a promising non-platinum alternative in fuel cell catalytic reactions.

August 23, 2023

New tech may boost development of lithium-CO2 batteries

Li-CO2 batteries are devices that are capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions.

August 21, 2023

Talon Metals’ shares rise on news of high-grade nickel-copper and PGE results in Minnesota

The drilling was conducted in partnership with Columbia University under a program funded by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Mining Innovations.

August 20, 2023

Chromium may start replacing noble metals in cell phone screens

Chromium compounds may be able to replace osmium and ruthenium in luminescent materials and catalysts.

August 18, 2023

Sibanye braced for profit hit from lower prices, US output

Company expects its half-year profit to fall by as much as 53% due to weaker PGM prices and lower output from its US operations.

July 27, 2023

Amplats taps finance director to replace Viljoen as new CEO 

Finance director Craig Miller will become the new chief executive officer of Anglo American Platinum, effective October 1.

July 26, 2023

Self-healing metals may revolutionize engineering – study

Scientists have observed how pieces of metal crack, then fuse back together without any human intervention.

July 24, 2023

Amplats expects operational improvement after tough first half

The company has maintained its production guidance for 2023 despite a 13% decline in refined output in the first half.

July 24, 2023

Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips

The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices.

July 21, 2023

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak  

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.