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Sandvik, Ambra Solutions partner to transform AutoMine wireless connectivity solutions

The integration of Ambra Solutions’ LTE/5G connectivity into Sandvik's AutoMine systems creates underground connectivity that is more secure, safe, reliable and high-speed.

Sandvik | March 14, 2024 | 1:45 pm

Weir opens new foundry in Xuzhou, China

The foundry expands capacity for the manufacture of ESCO ground…

Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 2:33 pm

Coal mine’s 60-year-old fire an example of how long-term disturbances affect soil richness

Researchers at Michigan State University analyzed soil microbes near a…

Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 5:39 am

Precious metals may be replaced by iron, manganese, cobalt in “green” catalysts

New methods for the synthesis of drug precursors use catalysts…

Staff Writer | March 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

Cheesemaking material used to recover gold from e-waste

Researchers have managed to recover gold from electronic waste using…

Staff Writer | March 11, 2024 | 6:06 am

Nearly one-third of world’s tailings dams close to protected areas – study

Researchers found that mine waste threatens biodiversity within protected areas all over the world.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2023 | 6:06 am

Sandvik brings mining automation under single system with AutoMine for Underground Drills

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has become the first OEM to introduce a unified traffic management system for drills, loaders and trucks.

Sandvik | November 27, 2023 | 2:56 pm

Gold nanoparticles create purple smoke

Researchers have solved a 400-year-old alchemy puzzle.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2023 | 5:05 am

Green hydrogen, CO2 used to produce e-fuel for hard-to-electrify vehicles

A new e-fuel was tested on a diesel-powered tractor at AGCO Power's Linnavuori factory in Nokia, Finland.

Staff Writer | November 26, 2023 | 7:27 am

Panama’s top court to rule on First Quantum copper mine fate

The Supreme Court of Panama is expected to rule on several constitutional challenges to the contract signed by the Canadian miner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 5:23 am

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2023 | 8:53 am

VIDEO: Where battery technology is going – and what it means for miners

Battery technology used in electric vehicles is quickly evolving, and the direction it goes will have implications for the mining sector.

Alisha Hiyate | November 21, 2023 | 9:08 am

Rio Tinto starts recycling steel from Australia’s largest ever demolition project

The demolition is part of the broader closure program at Rio Tinto’s Gove Operations, , where bauxite mining is expected to cease later this decade.

Rio Tinto | November 21, 2023 | 7:38 am

Codelco to spend $720 million on Chuquicamata copper mine

Move is part of a plan to bring late and over-budget projects on stream and stop an overall production decline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2023 | 3:31 am

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