August 14, 2023

Landfill mining project yields positive results in Spain

Research bodes well for clearing up other big fly-tipping or illegal landfill sites.

August 13, 2023

Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater

Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.

August 11, 2023

Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees

The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.

August 10, 2023

Minehub inks 3-year deal with global copper producer Codelco

The digital commercial platform, powered by MineHub, will enable Codelco customers to collaborate and share transactional information seamlessly via a secure digital platform.

August 9, 2023

Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations

Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 9, 2023

Sweden’s H2 Green Steel lines up Vale, Rio Tinto for iron ore supply

The Swedish company will use a production process known as direct reduced iron to cut CO2 emissions.

August 9, 2023

Nanoscale gold tattoos may provide early warnings of health problems

Gold tattoos get scientists closer to tracking the health of individual cells.

August 7, 2023

Raw Material Radar to integrate blockchain and IoT to improve artisanal mining in Western Africa

The platform will combine blockchain and IoT technologies to automatically record and track minerals' origin, ownership, and provenance and is planned to be further launched and commercialized in other markets…

August 7, 2023

Siemens Energy sees €4.5 billion hit, wind losses prompt review

Quality flaws and unprofitable contracts weigh on the company's wind unit.

August 6, 2023

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.