January 31, 2024

Deep-sea mining could contribute to increasing the scale, speed of climate change – study

New research shows that disturbing the seabed could increase the scale and speed of climate change.

January 29, 2024

World’s biggest jeweller Pandora stops using mined silver and gold

The Danish company buys around 340 tonnes of silver and one tonne of gold every year.

January 29, 2024

Metallurgical coke used in next-gen cement, concrete

Graphene derived from coke could serve as a reinforcing additive in cement and a replacement for sand in concrete.

January 28, 2024

Small electric aircraft have lower environmental impact than equivalent fossil-fuelled aircraft

Battery-powered electric aircraft have the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of aviation, according to new research.

January 26, 2024

REEs used in medical field pollute wastewater, spur superbugs

Pollution from environmental rare earth elements has increased and has implications for the development of superbugs.

January 25, 2024

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems.

January 25, 2024

Sandvik to cut 1,100 jobs as Q4 profit lags expectations

The company said orders with major mining companies were at a good level, but that it had seen a slowdown from smaller miners.

January 25, 2024

BHP diverts shipments to avoid Red Sea attacks

The world’s largest miner said most of its shipments don't go through this route, adding there have been no major disruptions so far.

January 24, 2024

AME: Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, Finning Canada unveil Mobile Training Centre

The facility is equipped with simulators designed to provide comprehensive heavy equipment operator training.

January 23, 2024

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use cobalt or nickel.