Princeton University rekindles ties to fossil fuels
Faculty can now accept research funding from coal, gas, and oil companies for projects focused on reducing carbon emissions.
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R&D made more accessible for Australian small, medium-sized miners
CSIRO is providing support for innovative proposals from small to medium-sized businesses in the mining space.
Platinum-lanthanum alloy may give push to next-gen fuel cells
Researchers at Tsinghua University have devised a method for combining platinum and lanthanum as an alloy to serve as a catalyst.
China’s economic slowdown woes dent benchmark iron ore price
China is facing bigger economic difficulties than in 2020, with some indicators starting to weaken sharply since March, Premier Li Keqiang said.
Glencore to appear in court in US, UK over corruption probe
Glencore is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and Brazilian authorities in the Car Wash scandal.
Zircon helps scientists learn about mineral resource accumulation on earth
While much of the original geological record is lost to erosion, durable minerals like zircon form sediments that effectively gather information from these lost worlds.
How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report
The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.
How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?
IDTechEx estimates that a combined total of 180,000 tonnes of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese could be recovered by 2030 through Li-ion recycling.
Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently
A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to an 18-time increase in the efficiency of clean fuel production from CO2.
Most Georgians prefer clean energy over coal – study
A recent survey found that only 30% of Georgia residents support new coal-fired power plants.
Holistic approach to EV charging infrastructure brings green future closer – report
A report by IDTechEx estimates that there will be 18.7 million units in electric vehicle fleets on the road by 2032, which explains the current ramp-up of charging infrastructure.
Road de-icing, mined salt damaging freshwater ecosystems
The use or production of salt in mining operations, road de-icing, and agriculture fertilizers are causing freshwater salinization.
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