Industry news

The scrapping of US tariffs on British steel and aluminium, and reduction on the first 100,000 cars, is well received.

Aluminium producer Hydro Extrusions will be closing its Luce anodising site in France and Birtley in the UK.

The Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) will run the scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The agricultural sector could turn to sewage to source domestic supplies of phosphorus to enhance food security, says new analysis. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides access to nuclear-derived tools and hands-on training for scientists.

These will be piloted with major companies across mining, manufacturing, energy, forestry, finance and agriculture.

Engineers at the University of Surrey have mapped hidden weaknesses inside welded metals.

The standards provide a common framework to assess ESG and occupational health and safety performance.

Changes to the UK’s transport and energy storage sectors will need an additional 55GWh of batteries, says the Faraday Battery Challenge.

The latest mineral production statistics for 2019-23 show changes in mineral importance to the energy sector.

LOCTITE and Faction Bike Studio have embraced adhesive bonding over welding techniques for reported performance wins.

The VECTOR project invited 100 volunteers to understand the public’s raw materials knowledge at the Natural History Museum, London, UK.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that consumers could be misled that Lavazza Eco Caps can be composted at home.

The UK standard will assess the competence and commitment of individual engineers in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London, UK.

Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published.

Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats.

The clay-based materials can be customised for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications.

As a result, over 41,000m3 of illegal wood has been seized between 2023 and 2024.

It means that more British experts can bid for a share of the c.£80bln that is available through Horizon Europe overall.

It will be Cyclic Materials' first global operation for separating permanent magnets from end-of-life products.

The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects AI will double electricity demand from data centres by 2030 to ~945TWh.

Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery.

The UK Government confirms the arrival of a raw materials shipment.

Common silicone waste has reportedly been converted into useful chlorosilanes with high efficiency and yield.

The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources.

The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced.

The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. 

Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

Ministers have also written an open letter to clean energy developers and investors inviting them to invest here in Britain.

The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc.

A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing. 

MIT engineers are manufacturing nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs to tumors.

A 'first-of-its-kind' optical sensor can reportedly simultaneously measure wavelength and polarisation.

The Federal Court has ordered Clorox Australia Pty Ltd to pay AUS$8.25mln.

The research sets out a method for estimating the forced labour risk in producing on-grid, photovoltaic solar energy.

The heating method is based on a dielectric susceptors nanocoating made of layers of carbon nanotubes.

Potential legislation in Canada aims to speed up mining projects.

Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has established a taskforce to enhance recognition of the recycling method.

Drawing from the layered structure of the human skin, for a more durable de-icing surface.

The process could save having to replace damaged bricks, extending the lifespan of built structures.

Cold welding to make aluminium-copper hybrid conductors could help reduce electric vehicle (EV) weight.

The amount of fuel trapped in the inner walls of fusion tokamaks is better understood.

Steinzeug-Keramo, specialists in wastewater infrastructure, will showcase their range at Utility Week Live in Birmingham.

The campaign encourages best-practice recycling of aluminium foil wrapping.

All parts of a perovskite solar cell can reportedly be recycled repeatedly.

There is a need for rapid and sensitive detection of avian influenza due to recent outbreaks.

Insights could help design strong, biodegradable sutures.

Sev.en Global Investments has bought Celsa Steel UK and Celsa Nordic.

The schemes are reportedly failing on circularity and strategic autonomy, new study reveals.

Make UK says British manufacturers are pausing recruitment and investment amid rising employment and business costs.

Shipments of coking coal and iron ore from the USA have been delivered to Scunthorpe.

Researchers in America have removed more PFAS from groundwater than traditional methods with low toxicity.

Boost for quantum technology to tackle fraud, prevent money laundering and drive growth.

A bio-based nanocomposite coating has been engineered.

Business Secretary signs off appointments, raw materials paid for.

BP has announced a new oil discovery in the Far South field in the Gulf of Mexico, news that may further anger some shareholders.

Rules for firms handling and transporting microscopic pellets could be tightened to reduce damage to the environment.

The Earba Storage Project is a proposed Scottish pumped storage hydro scheme with an installed capacity of 1,800MW and a storage capacity of 40,000MWh, making it the largest project of its kind in the UK.

The UK Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after the last remaining blast furnaces in the country faced closure.

The Nuclear Energy Agency reports sufficient uranium resources exist, but investment is needed to sustain nuclear energy growth.

The Padeswood cement works in north Wales has passed this major project milestone.

Government and industry is to train apprentice engineers, welders and technicians.

A memorandum of understanding hopes to promote opportunities for subsea supply chains in both countries.

The company has signed contracts to aid its transition to electric arc furnaces (EAF) at Port Talbot.

Metso says its technology recovers the metal from lower-capacity copper-sulphide concentrates.

GreenMet, Tanbreez and Critical Metals Corp hope to source more critical minerals for the Western world.

The analysis includes trade-offs between alternatives and traditional fuels.

Recycled brick waste will be used to produce supplementary cementitious materials.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has identified Open 3P as the most comprehensive packaging data standard.

'Tyres burn while the [UK] Government fiddles', warns Secretary General of the Association.

It will the only atom probe tomography (APT) facility to specialise in space science, claims the Scottish university.

Seeking views on the best legislative route to remove costs and avoid unintended consequences.

Changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate may ease the pressure on manufacturers as market turmoil unfolds.

On-the-ground verification efforts have confirmed six new mineralised prospects in Australia.

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) launches the competition.

An independent review is underway into options for greenhouse gas removals.

The UK Government’s policy for achieving net-zero Aviation by 2050 comes under scrutiny.