The shift towards a sustainable future leans heavily on the adoption of electrification technologies, where batteries form a critical backbone. Lithium-ion batteries, used widely for their reliability ...

The International Energy Forum (IEF) says the quest for renewable energy and electrification is a “paradox”, with mining at its heart. In a blogpost, the IEF says the growing demand for renewable ...

Intel RISE strategy It points to a key technology initiative in its 2030 RISE strategy, which is aimed at “significantly expanding its impact in responsible minerals and accelerating the creation of ...

ABB: Impressive reduction in eWaste Since introducing its Parts Circularity programme four years ago, ABB Energy Industries Service and its allied recyclers have drastically reduced industrial ...

Global leader in energy management and manufacturing automation Schneider Electric has previewed its 2025 solutions, including those for the mining industry. The SPS Fair in Nuremberg, Germany, ...

Mining firm control more output from advanced economies Analysis of S&P Global ownership data shows companies from advanced economies and China control 71% of copper, 81% of cobalt and 80% of lithium ...

Top cobalt-producing countries The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world's largest producer of cobalt. The DRC accounts for over 60% of global cobalt production. Other significant ...

What is Neodymium? Neodymium is a rare earth element with atomic number 60 and symbol Nd. It is a soft, silvery metal that tarnishes in air and is one of the most abundant rare earth elements.

The LME is working to address these issues by promoting index-based pricing and introducing a passport system for sustainability standards. Martin argues these measures will help car makers and ...

Although a US law, the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has had far-reaching consequences for the global mining industry. While directly applicable to US-listed companies ...

Predictive maintenance (PM) is transforming the mining industry by optimising equipment performance and reducing downtime. This approach uses data analysis and machine learning to forecast when ...

IoT data can help cut environmental impact IIoT data can provide insights into operational efficiency, energy consumption and – so crucial in an industry such as mining – environmental impact. This ...