September 11, 2023

LithiumBank inks direct extraction tech deal for Prairies brine projects

The agreement gives LithiumBank a full licence to use a group of continuous ion-exchange technologies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

September 11, 2023

Ancient volcano in US may hold largest lithium resource on Earth

A new study estimates that the McDermitt Caldera hosts claystones containing 20 million to 40 million metric tons of lithium.

September 11, 2023

Graphite One wins US defense contract to develop graphite-based foam fire suppressant

Graphite One has teamed up with Vorbeck Materials, an experienced defense contractor, for the execution of the new contract.

September 11, 2023

Missouri battery metals supplier gets $1.2 million job retention training grant

Grant to provide training for over 500 employees, providing facilities, instruction, curriculum, and handling program administration.

September 11, 2023

How to optimize cement production to reduce limestone use

Researchers are working to make it easier to steer cement production towards a lower climate impact.

September 7, 2023

ICMM releases guidelines to tackle Scope 3 emissions

Document provides a standardised framework for mining and metals firms to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions.

September 6, 2023

Honeywell expands lithium-ion battery digital solutions for gigafactories

Acollaboration with Arbin Instruments will integrate an advanced autonomous formation system.

September 6, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric’s assessment for Santa Cruz project details new source of ‘green’ copper in US

The study estimates an after-tax net present value of $1.3 billion with an after-tax internal rate of return of 23%.

September 6, 2023

Smart, highly efficient zinc-ion battery shows unique colour-changing properties

Batteries with electrochromic properties can be used as display devices that cut down energy consumption.

September 5, 2023

AI helps BHP fight declining ore grades at biggest copper mine

BHP said it’s moving forward with studies into potentially replacing a concentrator at Escondida.