May 24, 2022

New particle separation technology may decrease time needed to clean up radioactive waste

The new technology is able to process 90 gallons per minute flow rate through a three-inch pipe.

May 22, 2022

Americas’ oldest mine now identified

An ancient mine in eastern Wyoming was used by humans to produce red ocher starting nearly 13,000 years ago.

May 20, 2022

Highest efficiency solar cell now a reality

National Renewable Energy Laboratory researchers created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination.

May 18, 2022

Global autonomous mining truck population tops thousand mark, to reach 1,800 by 2025 — report

The number of autonomous haul trucks in operation globally reached 1,068 in May 2022, representing an annual increase of 39%.

May 18, 2022

SCG Process adds corrosion resistant non-metallic pumps to product portfolio

SCG has announced a new distribution agreement to represent the full line of non-metallic pumps manufactured by MUNSCH.

May 18, 2022

Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal

With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand.

May 18, 2022

How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.

May 18, 2022

BHP to speed up Jansen potash mine as Ukraine war weighs on supplies

BHP would bring forward first potash production at Jansen, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, to 2026 from 2027.

May 17, 2022

Caterpillar eyes energy transition as growth driver for mining business

The company is aiming at a global market worth about $5 trillion for energy transition infrastructure between 2021 and 2040.

May 17, 2022

Epiroc to relocate operations from Japan to China

Production and development of drill rigs for surface construction will relocate from Japan to facility in Nanjing, China.