September 6, 2021 FLSmidth’s acquisition of Thyssenkrupp mining unit to exclude India ops The value of the deal would be reduced by 45 million euros to 280 million euros in total.
September 3, 2021 Rare earths make their way to Colorado’s waterways Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say there is growing concern about REE concentrations, which are not monitored and there are no water quality standards set for them.
September 2, 2021 Vale launches self-driving trucks at its largest mine Vale expects to boost productivity and safety by using the trucks to haul iron ore at the Carajas complex.
September 2, 2021 Sandvik launches 15-t Toro LHD Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is launching a new, higher capacity 15-tonne size class loader.
September 2, 2021 Quantum-enabled camera to help cut methane emissions from oil & gas industry The technology could potentially be used in other sectors, such as mining and agriculture.
September 1, 2021 BHP, CAT strengthen alliance to develop zero-emission mining trucks BHP and Caterpillar announced that they are accelerating the development and deployment of zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites.
September 1, 2021 Chilean court backs Caserones environmental remediation plan Environmental court has approved a $42 million compliance plan to rectify environmental damage in the country's north.
August 31, 2021 Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit a threat to workers, environment In the three months Kyrgyzstan has been running the seized mine, it has flooded with more water than Centerra ever saw collect in 25 years.
August 31, 2021 Chile outlines plans for mining to increase traceability, use less water It wants mining firms in turn to ensure production from large mines is 100% traceable by 2030, and by 2050 for medium and small mines.
August 31, 2021 Scientists ‘stretch’ li-ion batteries storage capacity, lifespan Researchers at the University of Southern California propose introducing “stretch” into battery materials so they can be cycled repeatedly without structural fatigue.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
