March 8, 2024

AI can potentially estimate global environmental destruction due to road development for mining

Australia-based researchers trained three machine-learning models to automatically map road features in rural, generally remote and often forested areas.

March 8, 2024

BHP becomes first miner in Chile to exceed 40% female representation

In 2016, BHP had only 17.5% female workers globally and today employs 1,509 women at Escondida mine alone.

March 7, 2024

From competitor to partner, AI joins forces with explorers

Explorers now have to compete with a tech sector foaming on steroids… artificial intelligence.

March 7, 2024

World’s leading particle lab concerned about energy efficiency

The CERN just discovered how to be 17% more energy efficient in its cooling and ventilation applications.

March 7, 2024

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

March 6, 2024

Diamonds can help speed up EVs’ charging time

A diamond nano-membrane is extremely effective at distributing heat and significantly reducing battery charging time.

March 5, 2024

Tamarack Mining, Des Nedhe forge First Nations group purchasing organization in Canada

Formation signifies a groundbreaking shift in procurement practices across Canada's mining and construction sectors, the company said.

March 5, 2024

New technology traces Royal Canadian Mint’s gold supply chain from mine to vault

The Mint is leveraging aXedras' Bullion Integrity Ledger solution to further enhance its focus on being best-in-class for its supply chain.

March 5, 2024

Hitachi and BluVein accelerate electrification of haul trucks up to 400 tonnes

The collaboration will fast-track the development of a high-powered, fast and flexible dynamic charging solution for surface and underground mines and quarries.

March 5, 2024

Zelandez launches slimmest ever borehole formation tester for lithium developers

New BFT can analyze fluid underground in real-time and capture multiple clean lithium brine samples from a well for further testing, Zelandez said.