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.

August 30, 2021

Kal Tire & Pitcrew AI team up to bring mines autonomous tire inspections

Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group, and computer vision specialist Pitcrew AI, have formed an agreement that will bring mines autonomous detection of hot tires, tire separations and other tire and…

August 30, 2021

Legume crop could help miners’ soil remediation strategies — study

Canadian researchers are investigating the properties of white lupin as an agent for sustainable soil remediation.

August 29, 2021

Ancient remains send warning message on current lead exposure in humans

Those most directly affected are miners and employees in recycling facilities.

August 27, 2021

New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid mine waste

Researchers at Penn State University developed a luminescent sensor that can detect terbium in complex environmental samples.

August 26, 2021

World’s largest trona deposit emits enough methane to power 1m homes

If processed into natural gas, the estimated rate of 950kg/h of methane emissions from trona mines in Wyoming could supply electricity for a year to 1 million homes.

August 25, 2021

How bringing structure to chaotic bubbles could make mining more sustainable

A new technique can structure bubbles by vibrating particles.

August 25, 2021

Sandvik raises revenue target for Manufacturing Solutions segment

The company said it was lifting the unit's revenue target for 2025 to 6 billion crowns from 4 billion previously.

August 25, 2021

Codelco breaks ground at $1.4bn Salvador copper mine expansion

Project will extend the productive life of the aging operation by 47 years and increase copper output by almost 50%.