December 14, 2021

Blockchain could answer big supply chain questions, says BHP

"In two separate trials, we’ve used blockchain to exchange data and documents digitally, improving efficiency and transparency and reducing bureaucracy, risk and red tape," says BHP chief commercial officer.

December 9, 2021

Mining Chemicals Handbook goes digital

Solvay has launched an exclusive digital knowledge hub that provides 24/7 access to relevant mining chemical application information.

December 8, 2021

Swedish consortium gets funding to commercialize grid-scale energy storage concept

Mine Storage aims to build the world’s first commercial underground mine storage facility.

December 6, 2021

MineHub launches solution for carbon tracking and ESG compliance

The new software lets users digitalize key aspects in the administration, certification and reporting of environmental, social and governance credentials.

November 28, 2021

Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.

November 25, 2021

Digital Technology Supercluster launches Earth X-ray for low-impact mining project

Aim is to help mining exploration companies precision-target deposits beneath the Earth's surface in a way that changes the economics of discovery and increases the sustainable production.

November 25, 2021

NORCAT wins VR education and training crown at 2021 VR Awards

NORCAT’s Vale VR training tool was one of 12 projects to receive awards at the fifth annual VR Awards.

November 17, 2021

Extracting rare earths from fertilizer byproduct may soon be a reality

US-based researchers estimate that 200,000 tons of rare earth elements are trapped in unprocessed phosphogypsum waste in Florida alone.

November 14, 2021

Researchers push for more accurate battery metals demand forecasts

A report by CSIRO states that unsophisticated models based on current supply levels and basic recycling rates promote mischaracterizations of the real opportunities in both metal mining and recycling.

November 10, 2021

Newmont, Caterpillar team up to reach zero emissions

Building pathways to decarbonization is essential for the future of mining.