November 12, 2020 Littelfuse launches DC Disconnect Switch product line Offered in both 250 and 400 amperage ratings, the switches prevent shock hazards when isolating circuits or repairing systems.
November 12, 2020 Rock-mining bacteria could support human presence in space Experiments on the International Space Station show that bacteria could enhance the removal of rare earth elements from basalt in lunar and Martian landscapes.
November 12, 2020 Lithium Australia tests battery metals on wheat crops Lithium Australia’s subsidiary, Envirostream Australia, received positive results from the first trial in Western Australia.
November 11, 2020 Skycatch survey system sums up aerial intelligence Drones fly beyond traditional methods of 3D image capture.
November 10, 2020 Four countries have more heap leach mines than the rest of the world combined Heap leaching technology has become increasingly popular due to the cost advantages and environmental benefits it offers miners.
November 9, 2020 Orica and Glencore ink explosives technology and services partnership The contract extends to Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations, effective January 2021.
November 9, 2020 Metso Outotec launches Filter Optimizer for improved performance, optimized energy use The new optimizer stabilizes the effect of upstream process variations, provides tools for improved process control and reduces the need for manual intervention.
November 8, 2020 Miners should embrace technological change – report A whitepaper by Honeywell International presents some ideas to stop resisting the changes that the digital revolution has brought to mining operations.
November 8, 2020 A new method to monitor soil stability at open-cast mines from space Scientists are using data from the Sentinel 1 mission to investigate lignite regions in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
November 6, 2020 Nordgold equips West Africa training centre with mining simulator Company expects the total investment, including the construction of the centre and the purchase of the equipment, to cost approximately $800,000.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am