It’s hard to reckon exactly when in history humans became a technological species. Part of that is because the definition of technology is somewhat subjective; if you think making a stick pointy ...

University of Arizona scientists are studying new ways to extract more copper from chalcopyrite, a project that could boost ...

Lithium Universe will deploy and sub‑license the technology globally as part of its expanding precious metals recycling strategy.

Endolith has reported a major advance in copper extraction as it pushes the frontiers of microbial science. In collaboration with BHP’s (ASX:BHP,NYSE:BHP,LSE:BHP) innovation arm, Think & Act ...

The extraction methods currently in use consume a lot of energy and are detrimental to the environment. The method of roasting is particularly dangerous for its practitioners and the environment ...

The University of Edinburgh has licensed a breakthrough electronic waste recycling technology to mineral processing company Lithium Universe, marking a major step forward in sustainable gold and ...

Copper smelting - a critical process in metal production - often generates slag, which contains valuable metals. This slag has historically been thrown away, causing harm to the environment and ...