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First Mine Methane Recovery Facility Commissioned by Solvay Chemicals in North America

The first trona mine methane recovery facility of North America was commissioned by Solvay Chemicals in the presence of its US representative Cynthia Lummis and Chairman of the Board, Nicolas Boel. Methane released during mining is captured by the Methane Recovery System (MaRS), a closed loop, patent-pending design to avoid it from being vented into the atmosphere.

17 Jul 2012

IDM to Deliver SpheriChrome Material to China

IDM International, a minerals processing firm, has declared that it has planned to commence its first large bulk shipment loading by June 20, 2012. Currently, Coos Bay-based dock and warehouse plant contains 11,000 t of SpheriChrome for loading, which will be then shipped to China. A major marketing firm in the mineral sands industry is buying this SpheriChrome shipment.

15 Jun 2012

Westinghouse and SNZ Announces Construction of Nantong Zirconium Sponge Production Facility

Westinghouse Electric and the State Nuclear Baoti Zirconium Industry (SNZ) have started the groundbreaking construction of the State Nuclear WEC Zirconium Hafnium (SNWZH), a new zirconium sponge production facility in Nantong, China.

11 Jun 2012

EURODIF Permanently Ceases Production at Uranium Enrichment Facility

EURODIF has announced that the company has permanently stopped production at its Georges Besse enrichment facility, which is situated in the Tricastin site.

7 Jun 2012

Nemaska Files US Patent Applications for Lithium Carbonate and Hydroxide Production Process

Nemaska Lithium has announced that two US patents have been filed for its unique process to manufacture lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide. The company filed the US patent 61/636,869 on 23 April, 2012 to protect its method of preparing high-purity lithium sulphate and lithium hydroxide at low cost.

6 Jun 2012

WWSA and BESCO Expand Superabrasive Manufacturing Plant in China

Worldwide Superabrasives (WWSA), a manufacturer and provider of cubic boron nitride (CBN) and industrial diamond products, and BESCO Superabrasives, have reported that they are extending the manufacturing plant in Kaifeng, China.

11 May 2012

Abakan to Locate R+D Center for Mesocoat Materials in Alberta, Canada

Abakan, a publicly listed acquisition company, has planned to establish a joint research and development (R&D) centerfor Mesocoat wear resistant materials in Alberta, Canada.

From Abakan Inc. 8 May 2012

Worldwide Market for Zirconium to Reach 2.6 Million Metric Tons by 2017

According to the research report published by Global Industry Analysts (GIA), the global Zirconium market is expected to reach 2.6 million metric tons by 2017. The report provides sales estimates and forecasts from 2009 to 2017 for the various geographic markets, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Japan, Canada and the U.S.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 7 May 2012

Neo Material Technologies Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Korea

Neo Material Technologies, a producer and developer of rare earths, neodymium-iron-boron magnetic powders and zirconium based engineered materials, has opened a gallium tri-chloride manufacturing facility in Hyeongok Industrial Zone, Korea.

27 Apr 2012

MRS and TMS Announce Andrew Steigerwald as 2012-2013 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow

The Materials Research Society (MRS) and The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) have selected Andrew Steigerwald, Vanderbilt University, as the 2012-2013 MRS/TMS Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow. ...

24 Apr 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Minerals News

First Mine Methane Recovery Facility Commissioned by Solvay Chemicals in North America

IDM to Deliver SpheriChrome Material to China

Westinghouse and SNZ Announces Construction of Nantong Zirconium Sponge Production Facility

EURODIF Permanently Ceases Production at Uranium Enrichment Facility

Nemaska Files US Patent Applications for Lithium Carbonate and Hydroxide Production Process

WWSA and BESCO Expand Superabrasive Manufacturing Plant in China

Abakan to Locate R+D Center for Mesocoat Materials in Alberta, Canada

Worldwide Market for Zirconium to Reach 2.6 Million Metric Tons by 2017

Neo Material Technologies Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Korea

MRS and TMS Announce Andrew Steigerwald as 2012-2013 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Comprehensive Guide to Steel Integrity: Preventing Corrosion and Ensuring Structural Safety

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Harnessing the Potential of Tapes to Address Energy Challenges Across Industries

Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Minerals News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

5Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

6Anguil Industrial Acquires Young & Bertke Air Systems Company

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