Nature

Floodplain soils contamination assessment using the sequential extraction method of heavy metals from past mining activities

Floodplains are among the most precious and threatened ecosystems in the world. The study deals with floodplain soil contamination caused by 8 heavy metals (HMs) (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, Pb, Zn) ...
Nature

Selective recovery of nanoscale copper particles from mobile phone waste printed circuit boards through acid leaching and low temperature electrowinning

The particle size distribution was analyzed using a laser-based particle size analyzer (Manufacturer: Microtrac, Model: S-3500, USA). Phase identification data of several synthesized products were ...
Business Wire

Arizona Sonoran Reports Final Extraction Rates from Phase 1 of Nuton™ Technologies on the Cactus Sulphides and Expands the Program

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) an emerging US-based copper developer and near-term producer, ...
National Geographic news

Mining is a polluting business. Can new tech make it cleaner?

In March, President Joe Biden ordered more federal resources directed toward mining metals and minerals essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, including nickel, cobalt, graphite, and lithium.
The Conversation

Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060 – and making mining ‘greener’ won’t stop the damage

The United Nations’ flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN’s International Resource Panel, it highlights how global ...