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%.
August 24, 2021 BHP turns to electric pickups as miners seek emissions cuts Miners are beginning to test out options to replace their vast diesel-powered fleets with zero-emissions alternatives.
August 23, 2021 Schmersal Group’s heavy duty switch for heavy industry with global approvals Modular switchgear platform HDS.
August 23, 2021 Clay found in bauxite deposits helps produce low-carbon cement Belterra clay has been found to have enough minerals with aluminum content to ensure good quality cement.
August 23, 2021 Gem Diamonds sells Botswana unit for $4 million The company's main asset in Botswana is the mothballed Ghaghoo imine, which it acquired from De Beers in 2007.
Solway to restart Guatemala nickel plant after price surge The amounts involved are a small fraction of global nickel supplies, estimated by analysts at around four million metric tons this year. January 29, 2026 | 07:26 am
