How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea of using feldspars found in mine tailings as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2021 | 12:30 am

Caterpillar CEO says worker shortage adds to supply chain snags

After millions of workers lost jobs last year, the rapid snapback in economic activity has left many businesses short-staffed.

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 3:18 pm

Teck Resources weighs sale, spinoff of $8 billion coal unit

Exiting coal could free up resources for Teck to accelerate its plans in commodities like copper.

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 11:57 am

Kutcho Copper expands high-grade BC resource, advances feasibility

The three deposits included in the FS have a combined measured and indicated resource of 22.9 million tonnes grading 1.5% copper and 2.2% zinc.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | September 14, 2021 | 9:53 am

BHP spent just half a day’s profit looking for copper last year

The company spent just $53 million looking for the metal last year, when it posted record profit of $37.4 billion.

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 9:49 am

A Tesla co-founder aims to build an entire US battery industry

Redwood Materials, the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, has been keeping a big secret: It isn’t really a recycling company.

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 9:33 am

BHP’s net-zero targets don’t include its steelmaking customers

The company says it’s working with industry giants including Japan’s JFE Steel and China’s HBIS Group on ways to reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.

Bloomberg News | September 14, 2021 | 9:22 am