Robots help ‘smart mines’ drive China’s coal build-outChina invested $79 billion in coal production last year, according to the IEA, while the rest of the world combined spent $37 billion.Bloomberg News | April 27, 2023 | 6:06 pm
NASA’s mineral mapping instrument goes into retirementNASA’s Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars produced maps that…Staff Writer | April 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
Flexible gold sensor may become game-changer for body glucose monitoringGold offers a new route toward miniaturized, flexible, implanted medical…Staff Writer | April 26, 2023 | 6:06 am
FPX Nickel creates new subsidiary focused on carbon capture and storage CO2 Lock is expected to operate as a standalone entity from FPX, and will establish ownership interests in prospective mineral tenures. Staff Writer | March 30, 2022 | 7:50 am
Tesla inks secret multi-year nickel supply deal with Vale The deal is one of several the electric vehicles giant has forged over the last year to secure supply of battery metals. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2022 | 6:03 am
Trudeau climate plan calls for 42% cut in oil and gas emissions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s blueprint promises industry a tax credit to help pay for carbon-capture projects, but doesn't set cap on the fossil-fuel sector. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2022 | 4:38 am
Epiroc introduces DM30 XC blast hole drill A low- or high-pressure compressor can create the right configuration for any drilling operation. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 12:04 pm
Mining among sectors more affected by climate change in the US A recent study led by University of Cambridge researchers looked at the environmental impact over five decades. Staff Writer | March 28, 2022 | 6:06 am
Rewetting peatlands can help clean up acid mine drainage Miners working on restoration efforts may want to start paying attention to peatlands. Staff Writer | March 25, 2022 | 6:06 am
Metso Outotec launches LowNOx burner for travelling grate pelletizing plants The Ferroflame LowNOx burner uses high-speed dilution, an effective way to improve the combustion process and reduce NOx emissions Staff Writer | March 24, 2022 | 11:25 am
Australian startup gets $25m to improve solution that helps miners increase output, reduce waste Plotlogic’s OreSense is said to identify the location and material properties of every rock in a mine. Staff Writer | March 24, 2022 | 5:04 am
Taseko’s Florence Copper nominated for two environmental awards in Arizona The production test facility was nominated for the Arizona Forward award categories of ‘circular economy solutions’ and ‘technology innovation’. Staff Writer | March 23, 2022 | 11:32 am