June 30, 2023

Cyanide maker Draslovka mulls equity raise to drive new mining technology

new technology that could help miners slash use of cyanide

June 30, 2023

Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance

China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.

June 30, 2023

Boliden partially restarts Ronnskar production after fire, to lay off 190 people

The Swedish company expects all production lines at Ronnskar, except the destroyed electrolytic refinery, to be ready for production in July.

June 29, 2023

SafeSight 5G rescue platform concept wins mining innovation award 

SafeSight’s proposal, to transform mine rescue underground by leveraging their mine rescue technology and 5G, was selected from 18 national competitors and four finalists.

June 29, 2023

Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study

Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor.

June 29, 2023

Researchers find correlation between cadmium exposure and residing close to mine sites in China

Urinary cadmium levels were higher in people living near mining areas in China’s Hunan Province than in those living in other places.

June 28, 2023

Metso now offers complete battery minerals production and recycling

Metso’s recycling process offers complete processes for lithium extraction from brines or ore.

June 28, 2023

Mining the Moon to lift off within ten years — NASA

The US space agency is looking to operate a pilot processing plant for lunar resources by 2032, as part of its planned Artemis missions.

June 27, 2023

Metso to acquire Häggblom to expand its loading and hauling offering

Häggblom's service portfolio includes wear parts, truck body and bucket refurbishments, as well as related field services.

June 27, 2023

Micromine fleet control system deployed at Goldrush underground mine in Nevada

For over two decades, the innovative technology suite has been in use at several NGM sites, including Cortez, Goldstrike and Leeville.