Meteorites give clues of possible existence of present-day microbial life on Mars

The same way microbes live in the depths of Earth’s and feed off minerals like pyrite, tiny organisms could exist in Mars subsurface.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2021 | 7:26 am

McAra deposit mineral resource surpasses 1m pounds of cobalt

Owner Battery Mineral Resources said this is the first new cobalt-dominant mineral resource delineated in the Sudbury region in the past 50 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2021 | 6:06 am

Blockchain platform for sustainability compliance in extractive industries revitalized

Everledger says its platform is now being used by diamond retailers to evidence their sustainability credentials and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2021 | 6:06 am

Millions awarded to projects aimed at mitigating concrete’s carbon footprint

Projects aimed at mitigating concrete’s carbon footprint receive $7.5mln award

With buildings considered responsible for 40% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions, CO2-infused concrete may be the new way of decarbonizing the industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2021 | 6:11 am

Chinese aluminium smelters forced away from captive coal-fired power – report

According to Wood Mackenzie, China’s march towards carbon neutrality is forcing its aluminium smelters away from using captive coal-fired power.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2021 | 6:11 am

CO2 emissions from cobalt production expected to soar – report

Roskill says that cobalt production emissions are supported by increased demand from the EV sector and the dominance of nickel laterite in the supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2021 | 6:11 am