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Researchers discovered lithium hiding inside pyrite minerals in ancient shale rocks, offering a potential way to source battery materials from old mining waste instead of digging new mines. This unexpected find could help power the clean energy future more sustainably.
Researchers discovered lithium hiding inside pyrite minerals in ancient shale rocks, opening the door to mining battery materials from industrial waste instead of digging new mines. This unexpected find could help power the clean energy revolution more sustainably.
Adelaide company DryFlow Magnetics just secured funding to scale up technology that processes iron ore without using any water. The breakthrough could unlock billions in stranded mining resources while helping the steel industry go green.
A Ghanaian soil scientist is championing a groundbreaking approach to stop illegal mining by empowering local communities instead of relying on failed top-down enforcement. His new book offers science-backed solutions to restore damaged lands while giving affected communities a real voice.
Scientists in Sudbury, Ontario have opened a pilot facility that uses bacteria to extract billions of dollars worth of nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mining waste. The breakthrough technology could transform abandoned tailings into critical minerals for electric vehicles while cleaning up the environment.
A Korean company just cracked the code on recycling rare earth metals from discarded smartphones, motors, and drones. The breakthrough could help countries reduce their dependence on mining these critical materials.
Zimbabwe just fast-tracked a ban on raw mineral exports, choosing to process lithium domestically so future generations inherit prosperity instead of empty mines. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga says the shift will transform rural areas into industrial hubs while protecting the environment.
A decade of green mining policies in China has slashed carbon emissions from coal production by 44 million tons each year across the country's largest coal-producing regions. The sustained reduction proves policy can drive meaningful environmental progress even in coal-dependent economies.
Australian researchers discovered that billion-year-old gold and platinum deposits share a common origin, potentially revolutionizing how we find critical minerals for green technology. The breakthrough could make mineral exploration more efficient and sustainable.
India's largest stone industry event just wrapped with a powerful commitment to sustainable mining practices. Rajasthan, which produces 70% of India's stone, is leading the charge toward eco-friendly innovation.
A lithium mining company in Argentina's Catamarca region just launched a reforestation program that will plant 1,000 native trees while creating jobs for local suppliers. The partnership shows how resource extraction and environmental restoration can work hand in hand.
A startup from the University of Texas developed a "chemical sponge" that captures valuable minerals from polluted water with zero toxic chemicals. Lab tests show it grabs 100% of critical elements like cobalt while working 100 times faster than current methods.
Mining giant Fortescue just received federal approval for one of Australia's largest solar farms, designed to power its iron ore operations entirely with renewable energy by 2030. The 644 MW Turner River Solar Farm represents a major shift in how resource companies can operate sustainably.