May 3, 2023

BHP, Rio Tinto call for partners in tailings management technology

World's biggest miners are inviting expressions of interest from technology providers, equipment manufacturers, reagent suppliers, startups and research groups across the globe.

May 3, 2023

New method allows for recovery of 100% of the silver in thin-film solar cells

An environmentally friendly process allows for the recovery of 100% of the silver and 85% of the indium contained in thin-film solar cells.

May 2, 2023

Endeavour Mining gold makes it to the Met Gala

Headpiece, earrings and rings wore by co-host Michaela Coel were made from more than 2kg of gold from the Ity mine in Côte d’Ivoire.

May 2, 2023

Australian tech companies join forces to improve mine safety

GeoMoby and Digital Terrain partnered to apply real-time technology to environmental monitoring systems (EMS) for underground mines.

May 2, 2023

Bulgari Laguna blue diamond could fetch $28m in auction 

The 11.16 carats fancy vivid blue diamond will go under Sotheby’s hammer on May 12, as part of the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction.

May 2, 2023

Fortescue Metals begins magnetite production at Iron Bridge

After 20 years, 20 million work hours, delays and cost overruns, the Western Australia mine delivered its first 68% iron grade product.

May 1, 2023

Exploring for terbium? Try the galaxy’s hottest exoplanet

Turns out there is terbium on KELT-9, an exoplanet whose average temperature is 4,000 degrees Celsius.

April 30, 2023

Three-quarters of small earthquakes in South Korea related to mining explosions – study

Out of 182,000 small seismic events that took place in seven years in South Korea, 135,000 were related to mining explosions.

April 28, 2023

Epiroc flags high near-term demand

Both Epiroc and Sandvik registered record orders in the first quarter.

April 28, 2023

Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

A new technique uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon from mine tailings.