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.
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.
JPMorgan warns of ‘more volatility’ facing energy transition It’s clear that “oil and gas will remain a meaningful part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future,” analyst said. January 13, 2026 | 09:14 am
