Articles for tag: BHP, Curtin, DNA, environmental, expands, funding, mission, program, Universitys

November 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

“Curtin University’s Environmental DNA Initiative Grows with $5 Million Investment from BHP”

Innovative eDNA Program Unveiled to Enhance Biodiversity Conservation Professor Morten Allentoft, the leader of the Trace and Environmental DNA (TrEnD) Laboratory at Curtin University, shared that new research is revealing important information about the struggles different species face today. “Living organisms leave traces of DNA in various environments, including water, soil, and air. We can use these genetic clues to monitor ecosystem health, track endangered species, and identify invasive ones,” Allentoft stated in a press release. Dr. Tim Cooper, BHP’s biodiversity chief, emphasized that the eDGES program aims to develop new conservation tools that will enable both industry and government

March 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Fortune Minerals Secures Federal Support for Northwest Territories Initiative and Alberta Refinery

Fueling Canada’s Entry into the Cobalt Market Fortune Minerals, a prominent player in the mining industry, has clinched a significant investment from the federal government to bolster its project in the Northwest Territories and advance its Alberta refinery. This strategic move aims to position Canada directly in the burgeoning market of battery-grade cobalt and other concentrates, marking a departure from the conventional practice of shipping concentrates overseas for value-added processing. Government Backing From the CMRDD Program The financial backing for this endeavor stems from the Critical Minerals Research, Development, and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This initiative is designed to propel the

March 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Exploration Funding Boosts Kenorland’s Nickel Project in Manitoba

The Untouched Terrain For more than twenty years, the South Thompson region has laid dormant, untouched by any significant exploration efforts at a project-scale. Historically, only three exploration campaigns have ventured onto the property, leaving vast swaths of the land unexplored and untapped. The echoes of past geophysical and drilling expeditions by Falconbridge, Amax, and Cominco resonate through the untouched wilderness. A Glint of Discovery The historic groundwork laid by previous explorers bore fruit with the discovery of the neighboring Minago deposit, under the ownership of Flying Nickel. This adjacent deposit boasts a considerable 722 million lb. of measured and

March 18, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Avalon Embarks on $11 Million Investment for Groundbreaking Lithium Processing Venture

Revolutionizing Lithium Processing Exciting news emerged in July 2023 when Avalon unveiled its collaboration with the Finnish mining tech powerhouse, Metso. Joining forces, the two entities aim to establish a cutting-edge lithium processing plant – poised to be the province’s forerunner in battery-grade lithium production. Through this strategic partnership, Avalon gains access to Metso’s advanced technologies, enabling the production of lithium hydroxide cathode materials tailored for the thriving global electric vehicle (EV) market. A Strategic Property Acquisition Prior to this groundbreaking partnership, Avalon sealed the deal on the acquisition of a sprawling 383-acre industrial site. Situated uniquely with direct access