Nuton technology uses naturally occurring microorganisms to extract copper from primary sulphide ores, which are generally difficult to process.

Image credit: University of Queensland. Copper is a hugely important metal with a whole host of critical uses. Electrical wiring, plumbing and, more recently, renewable energies all depend on large ...

It is used in imaging processes and also shows potential for cancer therapy. However, it does not occur naturally and must be ...

Copper smelting is an intricate high‐temperature process that converts copper concentrates into purer metallic copper through a series of chemical and thermal reactions. Central to modern smelting ...

Copper is in the spotlight — with on-again, off-again tariffs, supply chain snags, and debates over reshoring all putting pressure on cost and availability. For HVAC contractors, who depend on copper ...

Additional critical mineral process improvements for the Alberta Hydrometallurgical Facility The NICO Project consists of a planned mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories (“NWT”) and a ...

Wang tells PV Tech Premium that copper offers a ‘a compelling combination’ of traits to replace silver. Image: AIKO. Silver is a cornerstone of the solar cell manufacturing industry. Its high ...

Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to report additional process optimization test work validation for the NICO ...