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This quote from David Applegate, the US Geological Survey director, highlights the strategic importance of lithium for the energy transition and the U.S. economy. By boosting domestic lithium production, the U.S. could enhance its employment, manufacturing, and supply-chain resilience, reducing reliance on imports. Applegate’s statement underscores how scientific research can drive informed policy and economic strategies, emphasizing the intersection of resource management and economic growth. What specific aspects would you like to discuss in this debate? The economic implications, the environmental considerations, or perhaps the technological advancements needed for lithium production?

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 💡 A new Special Issue in Minerals MDPI is now open for submissions: "Innovations in Hydrometallurgy: Traditional and Emerging Approaches for Sustainable Metal Recovery" As the global demand for critical metals surges with the green energy transition and circular economy, this Special Issue provides a platform to share cutting-edge research on sustainable, resilient, and efficient hydrometallurgical practices. 🔍 We welcome contributions that address: ✅ Integrating traditional hydrometallurgical techniques with emerging technologies. ✅ Sustainable recovery solutions for complex ores, secondary resources, and urban mining. ✅ Innovations in process optimization, energy efficiency, and emission reduction. ✅ Resilient, eco-friendly solutions for the evolving hydrometallurgical industry. ✅ Hydrometallurgy’s role in supporting the global green energy transition. ✍ Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Sehliselo Ndlovu | University of Arizona Dr. Mostafa Khodakarami | University of Nevada, Reno Dr. Thandazile Moyo-Mahlangu | Penn State University 📅 Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025 📖 Learn more and submit your research here: MDPI Minerals Special Issue https://lnkd.in/dMd6PBVa Let’s drive innovation and sustainability in metal recovery together! 💪 #Hydrometallurgy #SustainableMining #CircularEconomy #UrbanMining #MineralsMDPI #CallForPapers #OpenAccess #GreenEnergyTransition

GTK:n akkumineraaliraportti: "The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) has published new data on the raw materials needed for batteries (lithium, graphite and cobalt). The GTK’s completed battery mineral project identified areas where they are likely to occur. The latest interesting discovery are new lithium indications found in the Kuortane area. GTK investigated several potential areas around Finland." #kriittisetmateriaalit #akkumineraalit #GTK https://lnkd.in/dHKSqsC6

**New paper** Microbial mine-site offsets. Last (for now) in a series of bio-mineral carbonation papers set in South African diamond mines. This paper focuses on the use of biofilms and kimberlitic material from the Venetia Diamond mine to accelerate mineral carbonation in Fine Residue Deposit kimberlite (the smallest fraction of mine 'waste' of the diamond mining process). This paper tracks experiments from lab to field scale - with some pretty cool results. Jordan Poitras Alan Levett Guilherme da Silva Samadhi Gunathunga Benjamin Ryan Andrew Vietti Andrew Langendam Gordon Southam #MineralCarbonation #CDR #WasteValorisation #Geomicrobiology #CarbonSequestration #Kimberlite #Microbes

The recording of the first Beyond Hot Air webinar has just been posted on our website. More detail below. Take a look! Link: https://lnkd.in/e7y79rFe   Beyond Hot Air Webinar #1: Critical Raw Materials Supply and Social License to Operate (SLO) There is an elephant in the room: as we increase our consumption of critical raw materials (CRM), their availability becomes increasingly limited. We face unresolved issues regarding an often lacking social licence to operate (SLO) in mining regions. Furthermore, mining in Europe is not much discussed by national policy makers, nor are lay consumers very aware of where the CRMs that are crucial for a ‘green’ energy transition come from. The two speakers, with backgrounds in social science and economic geology respectively, will discuss the practicalities of mining CRM in Europe and the social, political and geological dimension of why these raw materials are considered ‘critical’. In this webinar we aim to highlight double standards in times of ‘going green’ Speakers: Pamela Lesser, social scientist at University of Lapland (FI) and Frank Melcher, economic geologist at Montanuniversität Leoben (AT) Chair: Marlene Auer, University of Vienna (AT) & Austrian Polar Research Institute APRI   Link: https://lnkd.in/e7y79rFe  

I had a compelling experience at the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2024) in Washington D.C. where I presented a portion of my PhD research. My presentation focused on the urgent scientific fundamentals necessary for decision-making in grinding media selection and the water recyclability assessment of polysulfide mineral processing systems. I am eager to share this knowledge with the mining and affiliated industries, as it is crucial for improving operations and contributing to sustainable process engineering, increasing productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts. #MineralProcessing #SustainableEngineering #MiningIndustry #Research #PhD #GrindingMedia #WaterRecycling #ProcessEngineering #IMPC2024 #Innovation #EnvironmentallyFriendly #IndustryImprovement #ResourceEfficiency #UCT #SAIMMYPC #CMR

Researchers and industry already have a good understanding of the techniques for extracting and processing rare earth elements. This includes from high grade deposits that contain REE-bearing minerals. The next step is to deepen our understanding of the formation, mineralogy and processing routes for lower grade deposits – particularly clay-hosted REE. Heavy REE can be comparable to a traditional deposit and that means they could have an important role to play in providing a resilient and sustainable supply chain of heavy REE. One of the Hub-funded research projects is Accelerating Development of Australia’s Rare Earth Resources. Hub partners are working on the whole value chain, from developing a national mineral potential map that indicates the regions of Australia most prospective for clay-hosted REE deposits to developing processing flowsheets specifically for Australian clay-hosted deposits. Find out more about how we're unlocking the power of Australia’s rare earth elements: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gSEiEG6t Geoscience Australia CSIRO ANSTO #criticalminerals #researchanddevelopment #minerals #resources #energytransition #rareearths

Geoforskning.no picked up our article review. They may be better at clear and accessible language then we are. maybe. ADEPTH Minerals #deepsea #marineminerals #dsm https://lnkd.in/dw3U92p5

We’re thrilled to feature Graduate Engineer and PhD candidate Nilan Jayasiri who is pioneering research in electroosmotic consolidation for mine tailings management. This month Nilan attended and presented his findings at the Tailings and Mine Waste Conference in Colorado, USA and also the Mine Closure conference, Perth, Australia. His study at the The University of Western Australia, co-authored with Prof. Andy Fourie and Dr. Cristina Vulpe, explores new methods to accelerate the dewatering of fluid fine tailings - offering safer, more sustainable options for mine closure. Read more here https://lnkd.in/g-7K-iQ9 We're proud to share his journey and the potential impact of his work to support environmental innovation in mining! Tetra Tech | Tetra Tech Coffey | Tetra Tech Proteus #MineClosure #TailingsManagement #Electroosmosis #SustainableMining #ResearchInnovation #EnvironmentalScience #MiningIndustry #LeadingwithScience #LifeAtTetraTech #UniversityOfWesternAustralia

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our awareness campaign webpage!    Join us on an enlightening journey of mineral exploration and Critical Raw Materials and discover why #MiningMatters now more than ever. Our campaign shines a spotlight on critical raw materials, the lifeblood of modern civilization. These materials are the backbone of countless industries and everyday products, from the metals in our smartphones to the minerals in our infrastructure⚡ and green technologies🔋. Through engaging videos and insightful content, we delve deep into the significance of critical raw materials and the role of mineral exploration in ensuring their sustainable supply.    📢Join us in raising awareness about responsible sourcing, recycling practices, and innovation in mining. Whether you're a geologist, an engineer, part of a media group, or simply someone who cares about our planet's future, your voice matters in shaping a more sustainable world.    Visit our webpage to explore the campaign materials, including the three previously released campaigns and learn how you can get involved 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA6WycQN.    Stay tuned for more! #MineralExploration #CriticalRawMaterials #Sustainability #MiningMatters #GreenFuture #Lithium   Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK), Beak Consultants GmbH, BRGM, Luleå University of Technology, CSIC, SGU, Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project, LGI, Gispo, University of the Free State, Turun yliopisto - University of Turku, Charles University, Cobre Las Cruces - First Quantum Minerals, Talga Group (TALGA BATTERY METALS AB), GOLDEN PET SRO (Quest Critical Metals Inc.), Universidade Estadual de Campinas