Fives has announced the acquisition of all technologies developed by Neatec, including pot alumina distribution and heat exchangers, which significantly reduce the environmental impact of primary aluminium production. These technologies complement the solutions offered by Fives Solios in the reduction sector. With more than 70 years of experience in capturing and treating industrial emissions, Fives...
READ MORESiAT, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of advanced nanomaterials for batteries, and CSAC, the largest Taiwanese aluminum producer, have revealed promising test results for their jointly developed CNT-coated aluminum foil (CCAF) during a speaker session at the Battery Show Detroit on October 8. Launched in February, the CCAF is designed to meet the growing demand for...
READ MOREMTM Critical Metals has made significant strides in extracting metals from electronic waste using a technique known as Flash Joule Heating (FJH). Following earlier reports of high recovery rates for gold, silver, and copper, the company has now added tin and palladium to the list of successfully recovered metals. The extraction process, which does not...
READ MOREA $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been awarded to Sougata Roy, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University, to explore the use of additive manufacturing for producing shields and other components for nuclear reactors. The research aims to leverage 3D printing techniques to create tungsten-based alloys...
READ MOREA team of Russian researchers has synthesized unique ferromagnetic films made of palladium and iron using the molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) method, according to the Institute of Physics and Technology (ITF). “We have adapted molecular beam epitaxy technology to synthesize gradient magnetic thin films based on a ferromagnetic alloy of palladium and iron. The resulting...
READ MOREBoston-based Pure Lithium Corporation, a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, has announced the acquisition of Dimien, a private U.S. company specializing in vanadium cathode materials. The acquisition includes all of Dimien’s intellectual property, manufacturing equipment, and its experienced team. This move is expected to expedite the development of Pure Lithium’s lithium metal vanadium...
READ MOREScandium Canada has filed a provisional patent for its two aluminium-scandium alloys and their powders, designed specifically for additive manufacturing (3D printing) applications. The filing was made with the US Patent and Trademark Office under the title “Aluminium alloy powders for additive manufacturing. Methods of producing the same and uses thereof.” The alloys, developed in...
READ MOREHydro has announced the expansion and relocation of its Hydro Aluminum Technology Center (HATC) to Cassopolis, Michigan, a move that enhances the company’s research and development capabilities in aluminium products. The new facility aims to support the growing demand for low-carbon aluminium in the U.S., with a focus on key sectors such as automotive, transportation,...
READ MOREAluminium Duffel has officially commissioned its new €26 million milling installation, capable of processing up to 400,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. This investment marks a significant step for the company, allowing it to handle the milling of its aluminium slabs in-house, particularly those required by the automotive sector. Previously, some of the slabs were processed...
READ MOREUK-based startup Caldera has introduced a modular heat storage technology, Megacell, which uses a composite of recycled aluminium and volcanic rock to store heat for industrial processes and on-site photovoltaic energy. The technology is being promoted as a key tool for decarbonising industries by replacing conventional gas boilers with on-demand heat from renewable sources. Megacell...
READ MOREALRO, one of Europe’s largest aluminum producers, has announced the opening of its new aluminum processing facility, Cutsmart Systems, in Slatina, Romania. The facility, developed with an investment of RON 13.7 million (approximately USD 2.9 million), is designed to enhance ALRO’s production capabilities by providing precision cutting services tailored to various industries’ needs. The launch...
READ MOREStephen Rowland has been appointed as the new President of the International Copper Association (ICA), succeeding Shehzad Bharmal, Executive Vice President and COO of Teck Resources, who led the ICA for the past two years. Glencore, a prominent member of the ICA since 2013, remains actively involved in the organization, which serves as a global...
READ MOREBridgnorth Aluminium has embarked on a £2 million investment in new technology at its 66-acre site in Shropshire, marking a significant step in its long-term growth strategy. The company, which employs over 330 people, reported a 33% increase in sales in 2024 and is actively recruiting for an additional 10 roles to support its expansion....
READ MOREGreen Lithium Refining Limited, a British low-carbon lithium refinery developer, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with mining giant Rio Tinto. The agreement aims to establish a commercial partnership to develop a lithium supply chain that will enhance the security of supply for the UK’s and EU’s automotive and...
READ MORE5E Advanced Materials, Inc., a boron and lithium producer based in Southern California, has announced it has received a non-binding Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The LOI outlines the possibility of establishing a debt facility of up to $285 million, which would be used for the commercial-scale...
READ MORE**TerraVolta Resources Secures $225 Million for Lithium Project** The US Department of Energy has awarded a $225 million grant to TerraVolta Resources for its Liberty Owl project, which aims to extract lithium from formation water in hydrocarbon fields located in Texas and Arkansas. The project, with an estimated capital investment of over $1 billion, is...
READ MOREBotanickel, a French bio-sourced nickel producer, has been cultivating fields of Alyssum murale, a hyperaccumulator plant, in the Balkans for several years. The plant is used to extract nickel from the soil by absorbing heavy metals through its roots and storing them in its aerial parts without harm, according to Guillaume Echevarria, a specialist in...
READ MORELohum Cleantech, an India-based lithium-ion battery pack maker and recycler, has announced a partnership with U.S.-based ReElement Technologies and American Metals to establish a lithium-ion battery materials processing facility in the United States. The initial investment for the project is set at $30 million. The facility, located at the Marion Advanced Technology Center in Indiana,...
READ MOREBHP, a leading global resources company, and Liebherr, a pioneer in mining equipment, have signed a new Global Framework Agreement (GFA) at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas. The agreement builds on over two decades of partnership, focusing on advancing mining technology and sustainability. The GFA seeks to enhance BHP’s mining operations by incorporating Liebherr’s innovations...
READ MORETechnology Minerals announced on Tuesday that it will no longer proceed with its planned merger with battery recycling business Recyclus Group. The decision stems from difficulties with the reverse takeover re-admission requirements of the London Stock Exchange, which have hindered the acquisition process. The company has decided to revisit the merger “when circumstances permit and...
READ MOREBoliden and Komatsu have announced a significant step in their ongoing collaboration to electrify and automate mining trucks at the Aitik open-pit copper mine. In a world-first development, the two companies introduced a mining truck that can be converted to battery operation, marking a new milestone in the move towards fossil-free mining. At Aitik, Boliden...
READ MOREScandium Canada, a technology metals company, has filed a provisional patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for aluminum scandium (Al-Sc) alloy powders specifically designed for additive manufacturing (AM). Developed in collaboration with McMaster University in Ontario, the alloys represent a significant intellectual property milestone after three years of research. The new patent,...
READ MOREIn 2022, Guiyang Aluminum and Magnesium Design and Research Institute made its debut in the North American high-end market by signing a pre-feasibility study contract with Canada’s Rio Tinto Group for an aluminum electrolysis expansion project. This milestone was followed by Yunnan Shenhuo Intelligent Chemical Plant, one of the first in China’s non-ferrous metals industry...
READ MOREJetty, a U.S.-based startup working on advanced smelting technologies, has announced that John Slaven will take over as CEO starting next month. Slaven brings extensive experience from previous senior roles at companies such as BHP, Alcoa, and Betanda. Jetty is developing copper hydrometallurgical technology aimed at extracting copper from low-grade ores, which were previously considered...
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