May 27, 2024

BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials

The partnership is part of BHP and Rio Tinto’s larger efforts to lower their operational emissions and reach net zero by 2050.

May 26, 2024

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

May 24, 2024

Metaspectral’s ore resource evaluation system gets IMII innovation award

ORES will automate the sampling process of potash and uranium, providing comprehensive, real-time analysis of ore composition and quality, the company said.

May 24, 2024

Illinois coal forests home to unique arachnid with spiny legs — study

Douglassarachne acanthopoda has been described as existing in the famous Illinoisan locality of Mazon Creek.

May 21, 2024

US Critical Materials to deploy AI-powered tech for rare earth exploration

With VerAI’s AI-powered targeting technology, the company intends to set new industry standards for environmentally conscious mineral exploration activities.

May 21, 2024

Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater

The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma'aden's CEO said.

May 21, 2024

Sandvik, Glencore explore second life for BEV batteries with energy storage pilot

The energy storage pilot is expected to support mine services such as lighting and light EV charging at the Glencore operations.

May 19, 2024

Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research

A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.

May 17, 2024

Green chemistry process helps recover noble metals from e-waste

Researchers developed sustainable dissolution methods for extracting noble metals from computers, cell phones, and solar panels.

May 16, 2024

US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko

Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.