September 4, 2020

AI start-ups are tackling one of mining’s oldest problems

Artificial intelligence can now be used to predict when an ore mill is about to overload.

September 3, 2020

Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain

The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales.

September 2, 2020

Indian School of Mines wins KPMG’s Ideation Challenge

"Technology Replaces Repetitiveness" was the KIC winner for developing a solution that brings disruptive innovation to the mining industry.

September 2, 2020

PIC: When you’re so angry about copper grade you chisel it into rock

Stone tablet from the Old Babylonian period circa 1,750 BC complains bitterly about low grade ingots sold by wealthy Ur merchant.

September 2, 2020

Robot dog may be the next ‘hit’ tool for miners

An all-terrain robotic dog is capable of navigating and performing underground and surface scans.

September 1, 2020

Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training

Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.

September 1, 2020

New generation of hydrogen vehicles may use less platinum

Researchers developed a catalyst that only needs a fraction of the amount of platinum that current hydrogen fuel cells for cars do.

August 31, 2020

Last day to register for Global Mining Symposium

Virtual investment conference runs September 1-3.

August 31, 2020

This is why lithium-ion batteries fail

UK-based researchers identified a potential new degradation mechanism for electric vehicle batteries.

August 31, 2020

Genomic sequencing techniques could be used to identify mineral deposits – report

Analyzing bacterial species’ DNA could be used to locate mineral deposits buried beneath glacial overburden.