March 22, 2022

Synthetic graphite from industrial waste may be key for next-gen battery systems

German scientists are exploring sustainable synthesis routes for graphite from industrial waste.

March 20, 2022

Scientists get closer look at how methane-eating bacteria turn greenhouse gases into fuel

Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have a natural ability to convert the greenhouse gas into usable fuel.

March 18, 2022

Waybridge, Mercury Group partner on supply chain logistics for raw materials

Joining forces will improve the resiliency of the raw materials supply chain in the wake of disruptions, the companies said.

March 18, 2022

Rare earths show potential for quantum communications, processors

Researchers discovered the value of europium molecular crystals for quantum communications and processors.

March 17, 2022

Mining industry needs to build a new pipeline of talent for the long term, says Komatsu CEO

Jeff Dawes explains how OEMs are getting on the sustainability track, and why fossil fuels aren’t easy to walk away from.

March 16, 2022

Caterpillar autonomously hauls more than 1 billion tonnes of material with Cat Command for hauling in less than a year

Trucks equipped with Command surpass the 4 billion tonne mark with no loss-time injuries.

March 16, 2022

Freeport rolls out world-first autonomous rockbreaker fleet at Grasberg

This is the first time ControlMaster Guidance – which has more than 8 million hours of autonomous operation across Load Haul Dump (LHD) production fleets – has integrated with mobile…

March 16, 2022

Teck’s Highland Valley in British Columbia awarded the Copper Mark

Copper Mark is a voluntary assurance framework to promote responsible production practices and demonstrate commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

March 16, 2022

New insights into how to discover porphyry-type copper deposits

Porphyry-type deposits provide most of the world's copper and molybdenum, as well as large amounts of gold and other metals.

March 15, 2022

Caterpillar quietly uses Russia as shipping route after pullback

Caterpillar continues to use Russia as a supply-chain route, even after the company said it had suspended business with the country.