E3 Lithium Ltd, founded in 2016, is betting on the potential of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology to reshape the lithium mining industry. Although this innovative method, which extracts lithium from brine solutions without traditional evaporation processes, was initially met with skepticism, CEO Chris Doornbos now believes it will become the industry standard, especially as...
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Metallurgy has evolved from a highly conservative industry to one of the most innovative and high-tech in the world. Here’s an overview of how Russian companies’ R&D efforts are structured and what they’re working on. A pivot to innovation Metallurgy and mining have historically been considered conservative industries. The first decade of the 21st century...
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Scientists from the V.I. Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GEOKHI RAS) have developed a method to eliminate iron and other metals from low-grade aluminum raw materials, resulting in a product that meets industrial requirements. This breakthrough technique enables the extraction of aluminum from nepheline (a byproduct of...
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Russian miner Nornickel, which is switching its IT infrastructure to homebred solutions after some foreign software providers withdrew from Russia, started using services of the Yandex Cloud data platform to facilitate development of mining, geological modeling and infrastructure planning software, the company said. Previously, the company used its own servers for these tasks, but the...
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A technological revolution is underway in the segment of the mining industry that is closely linked to metallurgy — working methods that have remained unchanged for decades and centuries are giving way to new ones. Before our very eyes, robots are becoming human assistants and polluting industries are being transformed into clean ones. A number...
READ MOREEureka Resources, in collaboration with SEP Salt & Evaporation Plants Ltd. successfully extracted 97% pure lithium carbonate from oil and natural gas brine with an impressive recovery rate of up to 90%. This achievement marks a major milestone in their mission to establish a sustainable lithium supply chain in North America. Moreover, Eureka’s patented water...
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Galvorn, a remarkable material developed by Houston-based DexMat, is making waves in the green tech landscape. Stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, and as conductive as copper, Galvorn presents itself as a promising alternative to rare and expensive copper, which plays a crucial role in electronics. Backed by a significant investment of over $20 million...
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Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and St Andrews, along with Diamond Light Source, have made a groundbreaking discovery of a novel copper protein binding site that has potential applications in MRI contrast agents. This discovery challenges the conventional belief that copper is unsuitable for use in MRI and could pave the way for new...
READ MOREUniversity of California Irvine (UCI) scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in the quest for more sustainable electric vehicle (EV) batteries. They developed a revolutionary chemistry that creates long-lasting, cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries, with nickel playing a key role. Currently, cobalt is commonly used as a stabilizing agent in EV batteries, but it is expensive and...
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The recent experiments conducted at the U.S. government’s Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated that pieces of pure platinum and copper can spontaneously heal cracks caused by metal fatigue. Metal fatigue occurs when metal is subjected to repeated stress or motion, leading to microscopic cracks that can worsen over time and potentially cause catastrophic failures in...
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing a highly conductive metallic gel that allows for the 3D printing of solid objects at room temperature in a single step. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for manufacturing advanced electronic components and devices. The researchers created the metallic gel by suspending...
READ MOREA team of researchers from the University of Minnesota has achieved a significant breakthrough by synthesizing a thin film of a distinctive topological semimetal material, offering the potential to enhance computing power and memory storage while significantly reducing energy consumption. The researchers successfully created the material, composed of platinum, tin, and iron, in a thin-film...
READ MOREScientists from Australia and China have developed the world’s first non-toxic aluminum-radical battery based on water. The concept of the invention was outlined in an article published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS). Aluminum-ion batteries (AIB) have gained significant attention from scientists due to their potential cost-effectiveness, as aluminum is the third...
READ MOREEOS, a leading provider of additive manufacturing solutions, is preparing to launch its new high-strength aluminum alloy, EOS Al5X1, this summer. The company showcased parts printed with the Al5X1 material for the first time at the recent RAPID + TCT event. Developed within EOS’ material screening program, the EOS Al5X1 takes into account customer requirements...
READ MOREShenyang Aluminum and Magnesium Engineering and Research Institute Co. Ltd. (SAMI) and EnPot Ltd, a New Zealand-based company, have signed an Intention to Cooperate Agreement in a ceremony held in Beijing, attended by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. The agreement reflects the shared vision of both companies to explore the application of EnPot’s patented...
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Modern technology makes it possible to chlorinate water for disinfection without using a single gram of chlorine. The substances needed are produced by electrolysis and special catalysts. And the use of advanced metals promises to make the process both cheaper and more efficient. Not just drinking water, but any water that people come into contact...
READ MORENASA intends to commence mining operations on the Moon within the next decade, aiming to tap into its vast untapped resources, including oxygen, water, iron, and rare earth elements. The space agency estimates that the Moon holds “hundreds of billions of dollars” worth of valuable resources. The initial focus of the mining endeavor will be...
READ MOREResearchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant breakthrough in shape memory alloys (SMAs) by developing a palladium-based metamagnetic shape memory alloy (MMSMA) with reduced energy loss. SMAs are materials that can return to their original shape after being heated or cooled, but their response rate is limited by the need for heating or cooling....
READ MOREResearchers from the University of Ulm and the University of Freiburg have developed a positive electrode material for aluminium-ion batteries using an organic redox polymer based on phenothiazine. The material has demonstrated a storage capacity of 167 milliampere hours per gram (mAh/g) in experiments, surpassing the capacity of graphite, which is commonly used in batteries....
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Norsk Hydro ASA, a Norwegian aluminium producer, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Statkraft through its affiliate, Hydro Energi AS. The PPA entails the delivery of 0.44 TWh of renewable power annually to Hydro’s aluminium plants in northeast Norway until 2038. This agreement will provide Hydro with a total of 6.6 TWh of...
READ MOREScientists of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics SB RAS (ITPM) have mastered the technology of welding titanium alloy and aluminium, ITPM research head Academician Vasily Fomin said at a general meeting of the department on Friday. “Titanium alloy and aluminium – do not weld with each other. So it was suggested to put...
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Russian diversified metals producer Nornickel announced on Tuesday it had successfully tested gypsum — a byproduct of its flagship environmental project, the Sulfur Programme — for its use in making construction materials. To conduct lab tests, the miner joined forces with Russian producer of mortars and drywall materials Volma. Now, only formal environmental impact assessment...
READ MOREScientists from the Institute of Laser and Welding Technologies of the St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SMTU, or ‘Korabelka’) developed a multilayer material using direct laser growth, which will allow parts to withstand dynamic loads longer. The study was published in the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Why it matters The new material...
READ MOREScientists at the US-based Sandia National Laboratory, in collaboration with the Ames National Laboratory, the Iowa State University, and Bruker Corp. used a 3D printer to create a high-performance metal superalloy with an unusual composition that makes it stronger and lighter than modern materials currently used in gas turbine equipment, the Sandia lab announced. Experiments...
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