Komatsu achieves major autonomous milestonesKomatsu launched the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) in 2008, marking the world’s first commercial application of an AHS.Komatsu | July 30, 2024 | 1:37 pm
BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomousSpence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of…Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 5:19 am
Metso strengthens slurry handling offering by acquiring Jindex in AustraliaJindex Pty is a privately owned Australian company specializing in…Metso | July 22, 2024 | 2:39 pm
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
Star Diamond, Minespider launch passport to comply with new G7 rules Passport contains all key information about the diamond, including its provenance data, unique DNA, size, shape, color, carat, clarity, cut, and specific inclusions. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:20 am
Metso to deliver copper smelter to Almalyk MMC, Uzbekistan The planned production capacity of the new copper smelter is 300,000 r/y of copper cathodes and 1.8 million t/y of sulphuric acid. Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 11:14 am