Direct lithium extraction is the critical mineral sector’s needed technology
Hatch is optimistic about direct lithium extraction technology advancing to meet demand. Hatch is a global engineering company. On June 22,
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Lithium cathode supply keeps expanding in an oversupplied market
The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode has experienced a rapid market share increase in recent years, drawing much attention in
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NEWMONT: The impact of rapidly advancing mining technology.
Whilst technology has helped make our businesses safer, cleaner, more efficient and productive, the velocity of technological change today is
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Copper demand is expected to nearly double
According to a study by S&P Global, copper demand is expected to nearly double from 25 million tons today to about 50
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U.S. introduces new sanctions against Wagner’s gold mining operations
The U.S. government imposed new sanctions against Russia’s Wagner Group, targeting companies it said were engaged in illicit gold mining
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It’s time for a multi-pronged attack on emissions in metallurgy and mining
Analysing emissions intensities across different metals and mined commodities unveils a crucial baseline for decarbonisation, and that the global resource
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World Platinum Investment Council forecasts record platinum market deficit
The latest data from the World Platinum Investment Council – WPIC® forecasts a record platinum market deficit of almost one
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Newmont Defers Investment Decision for Yanacocha Sulfides Project to Advance Portfolio Optimization Strategy
DENVER – Newmont Corp. has announced it will defer the full-funds investment decision for the Yanacocha Sulfides project in Peru
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May 2023 crude steel production
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.6 million tonnes (Mt)
Read moreWhat should you know about green hydrogen
Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and can be used as a fuel, and as a feedstock in various industries,
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South Africa’s mining sector shows first signs of recovery in April
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the domestic mining production increased by 2.3% in April 2023 following 14 consecutive months
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China is drilling 10,000-meter deep hole in search of metals
China has embarked on a new massive project focusing on deep-Earth exploration. The world’s largest economy began drilling a 10,000-meter
Read moreElectrolyser deals for European green hydrogen projects to decarbonise industries
Plug will deliver 5MW containerised electrolyser modules for first-ever use of industrial-scale green hydrogen in glass manufacturing, aluminum recycling, and
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Industrial demand for platinum in 2023 will be the strongest on record
Today we publish our thirty-fifth Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the first quarter of 2023. It also includes an
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HYDRO Aluminium: The role of Research and Development
The R&D center at Sunndal houses 40 employees, who work with extrusion ingots, foundry alloys, and various other projects that
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PGM recycling market remains constrained due to economic downturn
The global autocatalyst recycling market remained constrained due to the global economic downturn, recessionary concerns and sustained inflationary pressures which
Read morePOSCO promotes technology improvement to secure green hydrogen capabilities
POSCO, KIST, and RIST have signed an agreement on advancing technology for ammonia hydrogen extraction. The enhanced technology will enable
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Anglogold Ashanti restructures, changes domicile
AngloGold Ashanti, having disposed of its remaining South African operating assets in 2020, has undertaken a comprehensive review of its
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Which rare earth elements are at risk of substitution?
When considering rare earth permanent magnet applications, the outlook for light and heavy rare earth elements (LREE and HREE) demand
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Wood Mackenzie’s answers future-facing commodities questions
Wood Mackenzie’s second annual Future Facing Commodities Forum took a deep dive into the outlook for the materials key to
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The 2023 Britannia platinum coins carry the portrait of King Charles III
With the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Saturday, May 6, The Royal Mint has just
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Long duration energy storage technologies
Long duration energy storage (LDES) technologies are promising but must be improved to aid the deep decarbonisation of electric power
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An idiot’s guide to wrecking the SA economy
by Temba A Nolutshungu, director of the Free Market Foundation It is common cause that the economy is in dire
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Porsche and Hydro to decarbonize the supply chain of sports cars
Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by
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Green hydrogen to decarbonise the steel industry
The steel industry is responsible for around 5 per cent of CO₂ emissions in the European Union (EU) and 7 per
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Anglo American updates on sustainability progress, carbon neutrality
Anglo American presents its regular sustainability performance update, including progressing towards carbon neutral operations, creating thriving communities, and building a
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South Africa’s mining down for thirteenth consecutive month
According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the domestic mining production experienced its thirteenth consecutive month of year-on-year decline, recording a
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Ranking the five nations with the largest deposits of platinum ore
South Africa – South Africa is the world’s largest producer of platinum, and the Bushveld Complex in the country’s northeast
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The top 10 countries with the most valuable gold reserves
MiNMET presents the current list of the 30 countries that possess the largest stockpiles of gold, with all monetary values
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Mineral Council to unlock South Africa’s long-term PGM potential
The focus the draft National Platinum Strategy for RSA is to realize the world’s largest PGM resource through developing markets,
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