September 2, 2022 Cryptozoic mineral may help create next-gen fuel cells, super-capacitors, aircraft engines Scientists have started using shungite, a Precambrian rock consisting of almost 100% carbon, to produce new composite materials.
September 1, 2022 Primitive vegetation played key role in composition of earth’s continental rocks Primitive plants transformed what was once a Mars-like planet of barren rock into a world of life growing in organic-rich soils.
August 31, 2022 Finning, Caterpillar to replace entire haul truck fleet at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile The new Cate 798 AC electric drive trucks will feature technology that delivers significant improvements in haulage capacity, efficiency, reliability, and safety.
August 31, 2022 Ford asks US gov’t to speed up mining permits Ford says it takes up to 10 years to complete permitting requirements for critical mineral mining in the US, versus two to three years in Canada and Australia.
August 31, 2022 AI reveals melting temperature of all known earthly minerals Prior to this development, less than 10% of the melting temperatures of the 200,000-plus inorganic compounds that have been identified on earth were known.
August 30, 2022 Sandvik secures large order for autonomous surface mining equipment and solutions in Chile The order includes two Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rigs and two Sandvik DR412i rotary blasthole drill rigs.
August 30, 2022 Metso Outotec consolidates minerals testing facilities in Pennsylvania The test center capabilities will be continuously developed with the goal of covering the full minerals value chain to support the mining industry worldwide.
August 30, 2022 Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.
August 30, 2022 New aluminum-sulphur battery developed to lower cost of energy storage In a paper published in the journal Nature, the researchers explain that the new battery architecture uses aluminum and sulphur as its two electrode materials.
August 30, 2022 Sandfire moves forward with Botswana copper mine expansion The Australian firm plans to set up a major mining hub in the Kalahari Copper Belt.
Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year. January 13, 2026 | 03:12 pm
