Industry news

The countries are to work closely on small modular reactors.

Conclusion of negotiations regarding a significant environmental fine reduces Jaguar Mining’s liability.

Using argon plasma, metal atoms can be dispersed and guided to desired positions without waste.

A report shows persistent core talent shortages and high attrition rates in the US industry.

Waste and recycling are in focus as Veolia invests, a BSI report addresses consumer concerns and digital tracking progresses.

JLR is introducing FSC-certified natural rubber in tyres for luxury vehicles by using Pirelli’s first standard production tyre made with over 70% bio-based and recycled materials.

The facility in Górażdże processes recycled concrete paste (RCP) recovered at the firm's recycling plant in Katowice, Poland.

Global glass industry players unite to deliver engineering, project management, and equipment supply preparation.

Minerals Matter is holding a webinar on the value of careers education on Friday 25 July.

Alongside three UK universities, Tata will develop automotive and packaging steels from its electric arc furnace (EAF).

The UK Government will remain a significant shareholder in Sizewell C.

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) says this has caused 'market uncertainty'.

The Chilean Government is reducing the time taken for mines to obtain permits by 30-70%.

The UK Government has confirmed the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) will not continue.

Malaysia is no longer accepting plastic waste from countries, including the USA, that did not ratify the Basel Convention.

Researchers at University of Strathclyde, Scotland, with partners in Canada, are developing methods to clean up contaminated water from mines.

E-mobility presents a transformative opportunity for women entrepreneurs.

A pilot project in northern Germany is demonstrating how road construction can become part of the climate transition.

The BB-REG-NET network examines the 'challenges' in comparing bio-based and fossil-based products using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Carbon Clean’s Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will be based in Navi Mumbai.

The BlueRebirth Council wants to realise a circular economy in automotives.

The Brook Mine will also be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in more than 50 years.

Shining infrared light through a metalens containing lithium niobate makes it appear violet.

The technology could inspect and fix leaky water pipes autonomously without the need to dig up roads.

UK Atomic Energy Authority and East Midlands Combined County Authority join forces.

Lucideon and the UK's Manufacturing Technology Centre sign MoU to deliver innovation in advanced ceramics.

There are significant gaps at C-suite level for women and all-male boards persist, shows data from top 100 energy employers.

PackUK has released guidance for the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) legislation.

The centre will replace fossil petrochemicals and recycle industrial waste to create 'cleaner versions' of the chemicals.

The group intends to power industrial growth, decarbonisation and investment.

Climate Change Committee (CCC) releases first assessment of the current UK Government’s progress on reducing emissions.

Satellite brightness hinders ground-based astronomical research.

This follows a workshop to explore the skills development landscape in the midstream and recycling industries.

Ceramics UK says promises of support in the recent Industrial Strategy have not materialised.

A six-week call for evidence invites views from across the steel supply chain.

Mr Justice Constable has rejected BHP’s request to strike out the criminal contempt application filed by the Municipality Claimants.

The open access facility will house two digitally enabled development lines for manufacturing carbon fibre.

The tactile-feedback actuator is programmed to enable complex emotional interactions and dynamic command interactions.

The rail link at Horton quarry in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK, has been reinstated.

A global stocktake of urban climate change research highlights an imbalance in climate science.

Addressing knowledge gaps about geological CO₂ storage in sandstone.

British satellite propulsion start-up, Magdrive, launches its Rogue thruster into space for its first in-orbit demonstration.

Ukraine's resilience energy project targets €100mln to power 100 commercial solar and battery projects.

Extracting iron from synthetic iron ore using electrochemistry could be cost-competitive with blast furnaces, claim researchers in the US.

Morgan Advanced Materials conducts real-time ceramic sintering research at Diamond Light Source.

Introducing a mandatory target for recycled plastics in circular economy drive.

Thirty-year exploitation permit for molybdenum and magnesium at Malmbjerg, while coarse-grained rare-earths confirmed at Grønnedal.

Steering wheels made using natural fibres, bio-based resin systems and recycled content have been developed at the University of Leeds and the National Composites Centre (NCC), UK. 

The announcement includes the new UK Young Engineer Award.

Heat recaptured from a Deep Green data centre is being repurposed.

The UK's Materials Processing Institute's low-carbon furnace has reached its final commissioning phase.

An adhesive that rapidly cures on a wide range of surfaces is said to be recyclable without any compromise to its properties.

Infusing red oak with ferrihydrite reportedly strengthens the material at the cellular level, without adding weight or altering flexibility.

Heidelberg Materials' Norwegian plant is expected to capture 400,00t of CO₂ annually.

Four new Manufacturing Research Hubs awarded £44mln in total through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The parts hope to reduce CO₂ emissions while being visually appealing.

Nickel-base superalloys for gas turbine blades have been designed with new 3D printing method.

Patterned grooves could prevent biofilms forming on medical devices, such as catheters.

Government-industry funding to invest £250mln in 'green aerospace' and £1bln to drive offshore wind jobs.

The plan aims to diversify responsible production and supply of critical minerals, encouraging investments in projects and local value creation.