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New York firm produces gallium from Canada

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

Marking a pivotal step in the effort to reduce North American dependence on China for metals critical to high-tech manufacturing, New York-based Indium Corp. has recovered gallium from byproduct material sourced at Rio Tinto's Vaudreuil alumina refinery in Quebec. "This milestone is a major step forward in our joint efforts to create a new and robust supply of gallium," said Indium Corp. President and CEO Ross Berntson.
BHP study confirms the EcoHoist advantage

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

A recent analysis backed by BHP confirms that the innovative EcoHoist ore haulage system offers a cost-effective and lower-emissions alternative for expanding underground mines to meet the rising global demand for copper and other energy-transition metals.
Data-driven exploration reshaping Saudi mining

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

As many of its global mining peers are trimming mineral exploration budgets, Ma'aden is ramping up with AI and satellite-enabled tech to unlock an estimated $2.5 trillion in untapped Saudi Arabian mineral wealth.
The rise and fall of an EV battery recycler

1 week ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

Less than two years after hosting Canada's prime minister, the European Union's president, and an array of United States dignitaries eager to visit facilities that represent the future of electric vehicle battery recycling, Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. is struggling to keep its global spoke-and-hub network intact. While Li-Cycle has weathered financial strains before, its current position is more precarious than ever.
Tellurium tech rewrites alternator rules

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

A tellurium-based thermoelectric generator developed by First Tellurium subsidiary PyroDelta Energy has exceeded expectations during real-world tests, signaling a leap forward for powering and cooling internal combustion and hybrid vehicles. "The real-world results have surpassed expectations," said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
U.S., Ukraine finalize resource accord

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

Following prolonged and at times uncertain negotiations – including a high-profile breakdown in February – the United States and Ukraine have signed a minerals-for-investment agreement granting Washington prioritized access to new Ukrainian mineral development projects and establishing a joint reconstruction investment fund.
EXIM weighs $900M for ABTC Nevada lithium

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

In a major step toward establishing a full-cycle domestic supply of battery-grade lithium, American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has received a $900 million letter of interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to fund the construction of a Nevada facility that would mine lithium from clay-based ore and refine it into materials used in electric vehicle batteries.
Next-gen aerospace alloys for North America

2 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | A.J. Roan

In a move to strengthen North America's supply of advanced aerospace materials, APWORKS, an Airbus subsidiary specializing in metal 3D printing, and Equispheres, a Canadian aluminum powder producer, have partnered to establish regional production of Scalmalloy, a high-performance aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy engineered for additive manufacturing.
Rio Tinto accelerates mining tech startups

3 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley

Founders Factory welcomes six new mining tech startups to the Mining Tech Accelerator, a program being advanced in partnership with Rio Tinto to accelerate and optimize innovative ideas that will reshape the future of mining. "Through our Mining Tech Accelerator, Founders Factory and Rio Tinto are partnering with startups to develop breakthrough technologies that tackle key challenges in mining and sustainability," said Rio Tinto Chief Innovation Officer Dan Walker.
South32 goes Sandvik electric in Arizona

3 weeks ago | metaltechnews.com | Shane Lasley |Sandvik Mining

In a landmark step toward sustainable U.S. critical mineral production, global mining company South32 Ltd. has ordered the largest fleet of battery-electric mining vehicles ever delivered by Sandvik. The zero-emissions trucks, loaders, drills, and bolters will support the development of Hermosa, a next-generation underground zinc-manganese-silver mine being built in Arizona's Patagonia Mountains.