Genetically modified bugs may help the US recover REEs from e-waste
The bacterium Vibrio natriegens could help optimize the efficiency of the purification of rare earth elements found in smartphones and other electronics.
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Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says
Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals.
Singapore’s Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals
The company has signed contracts with three major mining companies as part of a strategy to pinpoint ore bodies of metals key to the energy transition.
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SQM ties up with Hancock on $1.1bn bid for Azure Minerals
Azure has received a sweetened $2.48-per-share takeover offer from the pair.
Allkem shareholders approve $10.6bn Livent lithium merger
The new company will be the world's third-biggest producer of lithium.
Codelco reaches contract agreements with 3 unions
The miner is going through a historic production slide due to delays in progress on so-called structural projects.
Copper Mark awarded to Teck’s Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in Chile
Copper Mark is awarded to mines assessed as meeting 32 responsible production criteria including greenhouse gas emissions, community health and safety, respect for Indigenous rights, and business integrity.
