March 29, 2020

Tiny electronics can still rely on gold

Engineers’ doubts around whether the yellow metal would liquify as wires become smaller have been put to rest.

March 27, 2020

Covid-19 pandemic hits Caterpillar supply chain

In February, Caterpillar said its machine sales dropped 11% on a rolling three-month period.

March 26, 2020

IDS GeoRadar and Worldsensing launch mine monitoring system

For the first time, mining companies will have a single-interface monitoring system, which now includes wireless geotechnical and environmental sensors in addition to radar.

March 26, 2020

Sandvik to cut costs due to coronavirus impact, reduces dividend

Short-term actions primarily related to reduced working hours could save about $148 million this year.

March 25, 2020

Glacier, The Northern Miner, CPM Group sign marketing agreement

The deal will see CPM Group’s precious metals, other metals, and commodities research reports available via The Northern Miner’s online platform.

March 25, 2020

MICROMINE hits back at covid-19 with free software offer

The software supplier is offering the mining community free access during April to its leading general mining package.

March 23, 2020

The Rhino 100 raise borer arrives

Mounted on rubber tires, the Rhino 100 can travel under its own power, requires just one operator, and can begin boring within 45 minutes of arrival on site.

March 23, 2020

Germany wants to mass produce large-format lithium-ion cells

The ZellkoBatt project was created to build bridges between battery working prototypes and industrial mass manufacturing in domestic factories.

March 19, 2020

Sandvik launches AutoMine for trucks

According to the company, this is a first for autonomous haulage in underground mining settings.

March 18, 2020

Seequent’s Target for ArcGIS Pro wins 2020 Esri Partner award

Company was awarded for its Target for tool that enhances the integration of mining and exploration data.