Articles for tag: BHP, board, CEO, joins, Teck

March 28, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

New Blood: Teck’s Lindsay Headed to BHP Board

Stepping into a New Role Following 17 years at the helm of Teck Resources, Don Lindsay stepped down in 2022, only to resurface as Chair at Manulife Financial Corporation. BHP’s Chair, Ken MacKenzie, remarked, “Don brings a robust focus on global resource development, growth, and value creation, along with a commitment to community health, safety, and education. We eagerly anticipate Don’s arrival on the Board on May 1, 2024.” Insight: Video featuring Don Lindsay’s thoughts on Glencore’s pursuit of Teck and considerations on resource nationalism.

March 21, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Metso’s Groundbreaking Lithium Hydroxide Process makes Strides Towards Eco-Friendly Innovations

Revolutionizing the Lithium Extraction Process Innovations in eco-friendly technology continue to shape the landscape of industrial processes. Metso’s sustainable lithium hydroxide process stands at the forefront of this movement, offering a breakthrough in the extraction of lithium with high yield while minimizing inert and neutral mineral residue. This unique approach not only streamlines production but also significantly reduces pollution to air, water, and soil. Environmental Impact Assessment Recent studies have highlighted the reduced environmental impact of Metso’s alkaline leach process compared to conventional technologies. Through a comprehensive life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), the process has shown remarkable reductions in water