September 1, 2020

Virtual reality gaming moves into mine safety training

Anglo American is creating virtual reality training experiences at some platinum mines in South Africa.

September 1, 2020

Eriez adds permanent suspended magnets to Quick Ship line

According to Eriez, CP-20 and TP-25 suspended magnets offer the same power and performance as previous models, at a more economical price.

September 1, 2020

New generation of hydrogen vehicles may use less platinum

Researchers developed a catalyst that only needs a fraction of the amount of platinum that current hydrogen fuel cells for cars do.

August 31, 2020

This is why lithium-ion batteries fail

UK-based researchers identified a potential new degradation mechanism for electric vehicle batteries.

August 31, 2020

Genomic sequencing techniques could be used to identify mineral deposits – report

Analyzing bacterial species’ DNA could be used to locate mineral deposits buried beneath glacial overburden.

August 30, 2020

Nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years closer to becoming commercial product

US startup NDB announced that the proof of concept of its nano-diamond battery achieved a breakthrough 40% charge.

August 28, 2020

Why skewing is not beneficial for your HPGR

The HPGR does face some challenges in the field, particularly in the case of skewing.

August 28, 2020

Codelco presses ahead with automation plans to bolster production

The progress of Codelco's digitalization agenda has strained relations with the unions.

August 28, 2020

Australian Strategic Materials, ZironTech produce titanium using 70% less energy than common methods

The companies’ technology uses 35 kW per kilogram of titanium compared to the standard Kroll process that uses 117 kW per kilogram of metal.

August 25, 2020

Vale opens iron ore grinding hub in China

The Brazilian miner is producing high-grade iron ore fines for pelletizing at its new three-million-tonnes-a-year grinding hub in China's Zhoushan.