November 30, 2020

Nouveau Monde Graphite commits to all-electric fleet at Canadian mine site

The miner is advancing the procurement process for its fleet and charging infrastructure through an international call for pre-qualification.

November 29, 2020

Scientists find ideal conditions to produce high nickel-based batteries

The automotive industry has become interested in the use of high-Ni batteries for electric vehicles but their cathodes are prone to reactivity and instability when exposed to humidity.

November 27, 2020

EU to secure access to 30 critical raw materials

The European Raw Materials Alliance will focus on increasing domestic production and promoting recycling of vital elements, particularly rare earths.

November 26, 2020

Metso Outotec extends mill reline offering with high-capacity Mill Reline Machine

The new MRM has a capacity of 4,000 kg, for easy and safe replacement of steel lining systems inside even the largest grinding mills.

November 26, 2020

Metso Outotec donates equipment to rebuild Beirut explosion area

The equipment will be used to clear up the explosion waste, such as concrete from buildings and asphalt from roads and paving.

November 25, 2020

Komatsu introduces redesigned LHDs for hard rock mining

With a new chassis, powertrain and operator cabin, Komatsu’s brand new WX07 7-tonne LHD has been designed from the ground up to […]

November 25, 2020

Miners say covid-19 has accelerated move to digital, automation

The coronavirus lockdown is hastening digitalisation and automation in the mining industry, major firms and their partners said this week.

November 24, 2020

Mining industry making headway on zero emissions truck fleet – ICMM

The initiative aims to minimise diesel exhaust and introduce vehicle collision avoidance technology by 2025, and hopes to see greenhouse gas emission-free surface mining vehicles used widely by 2040.

November 24, 2020

US coal miners call on Trump to move on

Leader of the nation’s top mining union, representing about 80,000 workers, says is time for Trump to concede.

November 24, 2020

Acacia drops coal, embraces graphene

The company was acquired by Graphene Technology Solutions and has re-listed as Sparc Technologies.