(Nanowerk News) Microorganisms work in an underground bioreactor and convert ores or residual materials from mining into the valuable metals copper, indium and zinc. Innovative membrane filters then ...

Master the journey "From Ore to Metal" with this eBook on metal analysis. Designed to guide you through the complexities of mining, refining, and quality control, it introduces advanced analytical ...

Reduced ecological footprint: Ores mined in the deep sea (left) can be reduced with a hydrogen plasma in an electric arc furnace, after drying. This produces manganese oxides and a manganese- and ...

New research shows that magnesium and other metals in mine waste can be solubilized and recovered thanks to acid-producing bacteria. Researcher Nathan van Wyk believes that the method has great ...

Nickel sulphide processing is a critical area within extractive metallurgy, serving as the backbone for industries ranging from advanced battery production to high‐performance alloys. The intricate ...

A new one-step, water- acid- and alkali-free method for extracting high-purity lithium from spodumene ore has the potential to transform critical metal processing and enhance renewable energy supply ...

A small molecule that naturally serves as a binding site for metals in enzymes also proves useful for separating certain rare earth metals from each other. In a proof of concept, the process extracts ...

Recovering gold, copper and other metals from electronic waste – a practice called “urban mining” – is not only more environmentally friendly than extracting virgin materials, but can also be more ...

Green mining practices are revolutionizing the mining industry, driven by an urgent call for sustainable resource extraction amid climate change. As this eco-friendly shift gains momentum, Vale S.A.