March 1, 2024 Veracio launches three new orebody knowledge tools TruScan TruProbe and Strata are designed to improve, automate, and digitally transform orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production globally.
March 1, 2024 Well-connected streams more effective at reducing presence of toxic metals from upstream mining – study Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flow paths are better at detoxifying specific forms of aluminum, cadmium, arsenic and zinc.
February 29, 2024 Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract lithium from brines alongside natural gas development in the province, Geoscience BC said.
February 29, 2024 Komatsu adds WX11 LHD to underground hard rock lineup New machine engineered to drive productivity and lower TCO.
February 29, 2024 Weir Group margins buffed by mining sector, raises dividend The engineering group has increased its full year dividend by 18%.
February 29, 2024 UK-based Getech, East Star partner to explore for Kazakhstan copper East Star currently holds copper licenses on the Verkhuba deposit, which hosts a JORC-compliant exploration target of 19-23 million tonnes grading 1.4-1.9% copper equivalent.
February 29, 2024 Nickel-based electrode material opens doors to cobalt-free batteries A new nickel-based electrode material opens new avenues to cobalt-free batteries for electric vehicles.
February 28, 2024 New technique helps recover more copper, zinc, lead from slag A sulfurization-reduction approach facilitates the efficient extraction of metals from slag.
February 27, 2024 BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.
February 26, 2024 Legacy uses AI to discover platinum in Australia Proponents predict AI will be indispensable to help the industry ramp up the supply of battery metals for the global energy transition to fight climate change.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm