We all use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries these days – it sometimes seems difficult to purchase something that doesn’t use them. So there must be many upsides to using them! The major advantages can be summarized quickly: Higher specific energy Higher energy density Higher energy efficiency

These thoughts started with an observation: Why is Generation Z, who cannot survive without their smartphone, very reluctant to actually make phone calls? Like all generalisations, there are exceptions, but the basic observation is undeniably true. Why is this? Does it matter? This blog will

'Tis the season of joy, love, and merriment, and as we welcome another magical Christmas, it's time to reflect on the warmth (not just the temperature that is!) of the season and the impact we have on our planet. In this Christmas blog, we'll discuss

Not so long ago, when a quarry or mine reached the end of its economic life, the operator or owner simply walked away and left it. Quite apart from the obvious safety issues this left unresolved, there were environmental issues and the impact on surrounding

Aren’t we all in need of a little re-invention you may say! Arguably, the mining industry needs to re-invent more than most industries. For example, in mining the expression has at least two implications these days: The transition to the so-called critical minerals, and The

Texcel is currently assisting in the monitoring of heritage structures in and around the huge Queen’s Wharf project in Brisbane. This project is a major river-front development that covers almost all of the sites where Brisbane began, so there are quite a few heritage structures