May 15, 2024

Gold-infused sensor effectively detects presence of fentanyl

A new sensor that relies on carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles can detect even small amounts of fentanyl.

May 14, 2024

Komatsu launches battery-electric versions of drilling and bolting rigs

The new Z2 bolters and jumbos also feature optimized operator ergonomics designed to maximize comfort and visibility.

May 14, 2024

CIM: Responsible mining and resource management from a 12-year old’s perspective

Sixth-grade student captured an audience of CEOs at the CIM conference in Vancouver.

May 13, 2024

SMX, Brinks to create new gold market standards

At the heart of the partnership lies SMX’s technology, which will be deployed by Brink’s to enhance various aspects of gold marking, auditing and storage.

May 13, 2024

New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial

Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.

May 13, 2024

Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia

The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said.

May 9, 2024

Nokia and Alcon to deploy first private LTE network in Americas supporting lithium mining

Private wireless network will support 200 Sigma Lithium employees.

May 9, 2024

Sponges, brittle stars likely affected by deep-sea mining – study

A recent study found a tenfold increase in tissue necrosis in sea sponges exposed to mining plumes.

May 9, 2024

BHP, Ivanhoe Electric team up to hunt for US copper

The partnership is structured in two phases: project generation and possible development and operation of mining projects on a 50:50 basis.

May 9, 2024

South Africa wins battle for $43 million in sunken silver bars

British exploration firm Argentum cannot claim compensation for recovering the silver found amid the wreckage of the SS Tilawa ship.