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Vale invests $340 million in Carajás Railway locomotive fleet improvement projectThe miner closed a 10-year deal with Wabtec to optimize…Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 10:50 am
Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — studyAbout $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk…Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 2:00 am
Kal Tire and Pitcrew AI forge worldwide strategic alliance The signed MOU solidifies the existing collaboration between the two organizations and designates Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group. Kal Tire | May 3, 2024 | 10:56 am
Ever heard of strange metals? This is how to make them MIT physicists discovered a new way to make a state of matter known as a strange metal. Staff Writer | May 3, 2024 | 6:06 am
Textiles help selectively recover gold from e-waste Polyacrylonitrile fibres have been found to improve molecular gold recovery. Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 6:06 am
Caterpillar, Vale testing electric and ethanol-powered trucks Among mine equipment, the haul truck is the biggest consumer of diesel and therefore the biggest contributor to emissions. Staff Writer | April 30, 2024 | 11:02 am
New Korean process quickly converts manure into biochar A new Manure To Biochar process converts 10 tonnes of livestock manure into biochar in a single day. Staff Writer | April 30, 2024 | 5:30 am
Ucore says Wicheeda rare earth carbonate suitable for commercial-scale processing The rare earths mine, in British Columbia is 100%-owned by Defense Metals. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 11:22 am
Climate change to blame for acid rock drainage in certain parts of the world – study In areas like the Colorado mountains, climate change, not mining, is responsible for acid rock drainage. Staff Writer | April 29, 2024 | 6:48 am
Researchers publish disaster risk monitoring protocol for multi-coal seam mining When unstable, coal pillars from multi-coal seams mining pose significant risks during both the production and closure stages. Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 5:04 am
SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am