July 8, 2022

Microwaves efficiently extract manganese, zinc from spent batteries

A distributed recycling system that uses microwave heating may be a more efficient mechanism for extracting metals from old alkaline batteries.

July 7, 2022

Metso Outotec to deliver grinding mills to First Quantum’s copper mine in Zambia

Delivery includes two Planet Positive Premier grinding mills with a total installed power of 50 megawatts.

July 7, 2022

Researchers develop new drilling fluid technology advancing mineral exploration

Research team at the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical developed the new technology as part of research toward automating fluid monitoring and handling in the drilling…

July 7, 2022

New 3D geological model expected to help guide exploration of rare earth elements

The model targets alkaline igneous systems, which host many of the world's REE deposits.

July 7, 2022

Political changes boost risk for miners in Latin America

Demands for higher revenues from companies, tougher environmental rules and changes to laws have deepened risks across Latin America, index shows.

July 6, 2022

Sepro wins prize for technology designed to limit water use

Foresight Canada and the Mining Association of British Columbia revealed the winner of the Mining Innovation Challenge: Reducing Water Use.

July 6, 2022

Researchers call for science-based policies given impacts of mining on salmon, trout

Scientists comprehensively link, for the first time, mining policy to the current understanding of watershed ecology and salmonid biology.

July 5, 2022

Sepro Mixing and Pumping wins prize for technology that reduces use of water at mine sites

British Columbia industrial equipment maker wins C$150,000 for pump that could reduce the amount of water stored in tailings ponds.

July 5, 2022

BHP enters commercial agreement to adopt MineHub blockchain platform in operations

"It represents a major milestone — for the industry it demonstrates the viability of a digital industry platform,” says MineHub CEO.

July 5, 2022

Hexagon unveils life-of-mine smart platform for mining

Power of One platform is a holistic, life-of-mine smart solution connecting sensors, software, infield apps and cloudware.