MTM Critical Metals has announced significant progress in the recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REE) and critical metals from coal fly ash using its Flash Joule Heating (FJH) prototype. This innovative technology has demonstrated a more than 50% improvement in the acid leachability of these elements, which is a substantial increase compared to traditional acid...
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Sibanye-Stillwater, one of South Africa’s largest private sector employers, is moving forward with renewable energy projects valued at R2.5 billion ($135 million) despite facing significant delays due to land claims. Business Day reports that three of the company’s renewable projects were postponed for 12 to 18 months because of land claims lodged between July 1,...
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Researchers at Spain’s Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA) and the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), in collaboration with Corning Corporation, have developed a transparent antimicrobial copper coating for touch displays, which could prove beneficial in public settings, especially in post-pandemic times. This innovative technology, named TANCS (Transparent Nanostructured Copper Surface), involves applying...
READ MOREThe global push for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the 2050 net-zero carbon emission vision is expected to lead to a substantial increase in copper demand. Industry experts forecast a looming supply shortage, with copper becoming both scarce and expensive in the coming years. Several factors contribute to this outlook. Major copper mines, such...
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Radmir Rzaev, a senior lecturer at the Department of Materials Technology and Industrial Engineering of V.N. Tatishchev Astrakhan State University, has pioneered a groundbreaking welding technology that enables the joining of dissimilar metals and materials. This new method, which utilizes friction welding with stirring, is poised to enhance the characteristics of welds and significantly reduce...
READ MOREAurubis has announced a significant €400 million investment in its Bulgarian operations to enhance copper production capacity and augment its solar power capabilities. Roland Harings, CEO of Aurubis, marked the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony for two major projects under the company’s “Driving Sustainable Growth” strategy. The primary focus of this investment is the expansion...
READ MORENornickel, the Russian mining and metallurgical giant, is set to forge strategic partnerships with Chinese firms specializing in battery materials production. Vladimir Potanin, the company’s CEO, emphasized the dual benefits of Chinese collaborations, noting they would provide Nornickel with access to cutting-edge PCAM/CAM technologies to be used in the Russian battery industry chain. Potanin highlighted...
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Boliden, Epiroc, and ABB have achieved an advancement in the mining industry’s move towards electrification with the successful deployment of the first fully battery-electric trolley truck system. This system, which was tested on an 800-meter-long underground track with a 13% incline at Boliden’s Kristineberg mine in northern Sweden, represents a critical step toward the development...
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Li-Metal has received a financial commitment of US$750,000 from Blue Horizon Advisors for the purchase of units from the company. This transaction is part of a broader strategy that includes a planned equity financing aiming to raise an additional US$10 million. The initial funding and subsequent financing are intended to support the commercialization of Li-Metal’s...
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Scientists from the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) have achieved a significant breakthrough in materials science with the development of a new aluminium composite capable of withstanding temperatures up to 600°C. This pioneering material, reinforced with titanium fiber, far exceeds the heat tolerance of existing aluminium alloys, which typically lose strength above 300°C. According to Dmitry...
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Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have achieved a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough by creating “goldene,” a monolayer of gold just one atom thick. This innovation, detailed in a recent publication in Nature Synthesis, represents a significant advancement in the field of nanomaterials. The team employed a novel approach involving two-dimensional titanium carbide and gold, which...
READ MOREA groundbreaking discovery at the University of Nottingham may pave the way for more cost-effective hydrogen production. Researchers have identified that the nano-textured surface found on metalworking chips—characterized by minuscule steps and indentations—provides an optimal environment for anchoring platinum or cobalt atoms. This finding has been pivotal in creating new, efficient electrocatalysts capable of splitting...
READ MORERusal, a leader in the aluminum industry, has announced the development of a groundbreaking aluminum-scandium alloy aimed at revolutionizing the premium wheel segment. This new alloy is designed to produce wheels that are not only ultralight but also environmentally friendly, offering significant fuel savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The newly developed alloy promises...
READ MOREHydro Energy has announced a significant step in bolstering its renewable energy utilization by signing a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Swiss energy supplier Alpiq. The deal, spanning from 2025 to 2033, involves the supply of 0.54 terawatt hours of power and will be a key component of Hydro’s Nordic power portfolio. This strategic...
READ MOREL&F, a South Korean supplier of electric vehicle battery materials, has secured a $6.8 billion contract to provide cathodes to an unnamed major cell producer in Europe, a key player in the global EV market. The contract, set to run from January 2025 to December 2030, involves the supply of 176,000 tons of cathodes, which...
READ MORERio Tinto is setting the stage for a new era in mining innovation by partnering with Founders Factory, a leading global venture studio and start-up investor, to foster the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies in the mining industry. With an investment of A$14.4 million over the next three years, Rio Tinto aims to support...
READ MORENornickel has reported the initial success of its Sulphur Programme at the Nadezhda Metallurgical Plant in Norilsk, with significant reductions in sulphur dioxide emissions. Since the programme’s inception in October 2023, there has been a disposal of over 40,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide from the plant’s off-gases, marking a notable achievement in the project’s early...
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At the Financial Times Global Commodities Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland, commodity trading giant Trafigura forecasted a significant surge in copper demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, predicting an additional demand of up to one million metric tons by 2030. This surge is expected to deepen the already anticipated supply deficits towards the...
READ MOREVale and China Southern University have inaugurated the Vale-China Southern University Low Carbon and Hydrogen Metallurgy Joint Laboratory in Changsha, Hunan Province, on April 8, 2024. Funded by a US$5.81 million donation from Vale, the Joint Laboratory is now operational and accessible to researchers across the mining and steel sectors. Designed as a comprehensive research...
READ MOREResearchers from the Laboratory of Catalytic Research at the Chemistry Department of Tomsk State University have developed a new catalyst based on organometallic coordination polymers and bimetallic nanoparticles. This catalyst is capable of catalyzing all stages of glycerol cascade transformation for the selective production of lactic acid. This method of producing lactic acid from glycerol...
READ MORERussian mining titan Nornickel has successfully navigated a crucial step towards fulfilling its ambitious environmental program aimed at drastically reducing sulphur dioxide emissions in Norilsk. Despite facing procurement and logistical hurdles due to the fallout from sanctions and the refusal of Western contractors to engage, Nornickel’s commitment to environmental stewardship remains unwavering, the miner’s top...
READ MOREAustrian biotechnologists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the recycling industry. They’ve found that spent beer yeast, a by-product of the brewing process, can effectively extract valuable metals such as copper, zinc, aluminium, and nickel from recycled electronics and industrial waste. This sustainable method, detailed in the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,...
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Rusal has introduced MaxiFlow 2.0, the latest iteration of cylindrical ingots aimed at enhancing extrusion speeds and production efficiency for its customers. Developed by the company’s Institute of Light Materials and Technologies (ILMiT), these ingots are anticipated to offer a 10-15% increase in extrusion speed compared to their predecessors. MaxiFlow 2.0 ingots, crafted from a...
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Norsk Hydro, through its renewable energy division Hydro Rein, has embarked on a significant expansion into wind power by acquiring an 80% interest in a 2.4-gigawatt portfolio of wind power projects under development in Sweden and Norway. This move marks a substantial step forward in the company’s renewable energy ambitions. The strategic partnership established with...
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