August 15, 2022

Not just for toothpaste — how fluoride enhances solar cells’ performance

Tandem solar cells that combine perovskite and silicon-based subcells are expected to better convert sunlight than their conventional single-junction silicon analogs.

August 15, 2022

Turquoise Hill rejects Rio Tinto’s $2.7 billion takeover offer

Decision blocks Rio Tinto’s efforts to gain greater control of the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia. 

August 12, 2022

Graphic: How is aluminum made?

The above infographics use data from the USGS, Aluminium Leader, and other sources to break down the three stages of aluminum production.

August 12, 2022

Battery giants, Hyundai concerned by US moves on China supplies

South Korean battery makers imported more than 80% of the key minerals from China in 2020.

August 12, 2022

A $700 billion fund is under pressure over plans to curb coal

South Korea’s National Pension Service faces criticism over potentially weaker-than-expected plans to curb investments in coal.

August 12, 2022

Indonesia revokes thousands of mining permits covering over 3 million hectares

More than 2,000 mining permits for various minerals have been revoked.

August 11, 2022

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between BHP’s mines in Chile and PPC’s smelters in Japan.

August 11, 2022

Adani plans $5.2 billion alumina mill in growing metal ambitions

The flagship company of the Adani Group got the approval to build the refinery and a captive power plant in Rayagada.

August 11, 2022

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

August 10, 2022

India’s state-owned coal miner posts record profit in fuel’s revival

Coal India’s net income jumped to 88.3 billion rupees from 31.7 billion rupees a year earlier.