March 18, 2021

Mining profits reach $230 billion a year, topped only by oil & gas, pharma

Report – mining majors adopted a conservative approach after the 2015–16 market downturn focusing on cost cutting, productivity and expanding liquidity.

March 17, 2021

The digital mine meets 3D augmented reality

Arvizio and Sight Power joined forces to deliver augmented reality digital twins to the mining industry.

March 15, 2021

Kal Tire nears full start-up of OTR tire recycling facility in Chile

First reactor fully commissioned and running full load tests.

March 15, 2021

How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer

US-based researchers found that copper-silver ionization can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water.

March 15, 2021

Tier 2 Li-ion battery manufacturers’ gigafactories expanding capacity

Roskill forecasts some Tier 2 battery makers will boost their standing and reach Tier 1 status in the next 2-5 years.

March 14, 2021

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

March 12, 2021

PDAC: Think big, exploration opportunity is huge, says BHP’s Laura Tyler

Tyler believes that the golden years of exploration are yet to come.

March 12, 2021

Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine

The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.

March 11, 2021

Green hydrogen key to decarbonising mining – report

Fitch says growing use of green hydrogen will increase players’ social licenses to operate and financing options by meeting rising ESG standards.

March 9, 2021

Sandvik expands battery-electric range with new top hammer longhole drill

The latest unit is equipped with an electric driveline system to eliminate diesel emissions while tramming.