June 11, 2024

Sandvik electrifies its largest intelligent rotary blasthole drill

Ideal for iron ore and copper applications, Sandvik DR416iE can drill a hole diameter range of 270 to 406 millimeters.

June 10, 2024

Fruta del Norte mine adopts Micromine Pitram suite

Located in southeast Ecuador, Fruta del Norte is considered one of the highest-grade gold mines currently in production in the world.

June 10, 2024

Electra gets Canadian gov’t funding for critical minerals recycling project

The company is accelerating the next phase of its recycling project to demonstrate that its hydrometallurgical black mass process is scalable, profitable, and can be implemented at other locations.

June 10, 2024

Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to outperform noble metal catalysts.

June 6, 2024

Vale invests $340 million in Carajás Railway locomotive fleet improvement project

The miner closed a 10-year deal with Wabtec to optimize the maintenance services for its fleet in the Estrada de Ferro Carajás.

June 6, 2024

Atlantic Mining seeks to turn Touquoy mine into renewable energy hub

Company will explore the feasibility of converting the now closed Touquoy gold mine into a renewable energy hub in Nova Scotia. 

June 6, 2024

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.

June 5, 2024

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American.

June 4, 2024

Orbex, OASIS establish charter to standardize global supply chain emissions reporting

The initiative, the companies said, marks a significant step toward standardizing how emissions data is aggregated and reported, enhancing resource efficiency in the critical materials sectors.

June 4, 2024

Metso invests €150 million in modern technology center in Tampere, Finland

The Lokomotion Technology Center site covers 23 hectares, and it will host over 900 Metso employees working in Tampere.