October 11, 2021

Scientists explore possibility of mining iron, nickel, cobalt-rich near-earth asteroids

Metal-rich asteroids are similar to some stony-iron meteorites found on Earth.

October 8, 2021

BHP completes its first delivery of carbon neutral copper

BHP and Southwire have collaborated for their first transaction involving carbon neutral copper.

October 8, 2021

Antofagasta to test use of hydrogen in mining equipment

The copper miner has begun testing hydrogen-powered haulage truck at its Centinela copper mine, in northern Chile.

October 7, 2021

Weir Group cuts profit outlook following crippling cyberattack

Q4 revenue slippage in Weir’s minerals division adds to FY profit headwinds.

October 6, 2021

Duo share Nobel chemistry prize for work on solar cell advances

Two scientists, working independently of each other, won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work into molecular construction and its impact on a range of uses from solar cells…

October 6, 2021

Barrick chooses Cat battery storage to enhance grid stability at Kibali

The hybrid energy solution adds to Tractafric’s and Caterpillar’s already substantial footprint at the Kibali mine.

October 6, 2021

GM, General Electric to develop supply chain of rare earth materials for EVs

Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel.

October 6, 2021

Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality

Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.

October 6, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

October 5, 2021

Epiroc, ABB to build underground electric trolley truck system for Boliden

The development project by the three companies will enable heavy transportation with electric driven battery vehicles.