September 9, 2020

Queensland University of Technology now hosts automated mineralogy system

The university wants its new TESCAN TIMA automated mineralogy system to foster collaboration with industry and government bodies.

September 8, 2020

ABB works with Anglo American on process automation

Company has provided automation expertise and software solutions, licensing and training for Anglo American Technical Solutions in Johannesburg.

September 6, 2020

How technology can help miners comply with new global tailings standard guidelines

Robin Bolton, head of sustainability at IsoMetrix, told MINING.COM that linking datasets and asset performance data is key.

September 4, 2020

Pandemic to accelerate industry automation – report

Fitch predicts miners will explore options to shorten and simplify supply chains.

September 4, 2020

AI start-ups are tackling one of mining’s oldest problems

Artificial intelligence can now be used to predict when an ore mill is about to overload.

September 4, 2020

BHP awards tender for LNG-fuelled bulk iron ore carriers

The contract for five Newcastlemax bulk carriers to carry ore between Australia and China was awarded to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping.

September 3, 2020

Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain

The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales.

September 3, 2020

De Beers uses geofencing to protect crew on world’s largest offshore diamond mining vessel

De Beers partnered with Orange Business Services to monitor crew proximity to heavy machinery using IoT technologies and wearable sensors.

September 3, 2020

EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list

Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.

September 2, 2020

Robot dog may be the next ‘hit’ tool for miners

An all-terrain robotic dog is capable of navigating and performing underground and surface scans.