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When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

Sandvik to cut 1,100 jobs as Q4 profit lags expectations

The company said orders with major mining companies were at…

Reuters | January 25, 2024 | 6:00 am

BHP diverts shipments to avoid Red Sea attacks

The world’s largest miner said most of its shipments don't…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2024 | 3:48 am

AME: Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, Finning Canada unveil Mobile Training Centre

The facility is equipped with simulators designed to provide comprehensive…

Staff Writer | January 24, 2024 | 12:29 pm

Lamborghini interested in cobalt-free battery developed at MIT

MIT researchers have designed a new lithium-ion battery whose cathode doesn’t use…

Staff Writer | January 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

NRW Holdings to design, construct Northern Star’s KCGM plant for $648m

Last month, Northern Star's board approved an expansion of the processing capacity at KCGM.

Reuters | July 3, 2023 | 8:20 am

Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay

A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.

Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 6:45 am

Cyanide maker Draslovka mulls equity raise to drive new mining technology

new technology that could help miners slash use of cyanide

Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 9:08 am

Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance

China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.

Staff Writer | June 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Boliden partially restarts Ronnskar production after fire, to lay off 190 people

The Swedish company expects all production lines at Ronnskar, except the destroyed electrolytic refinery, to be ready for production in July.

Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 4:38 am

SafeSight 5G rescue platform concept wins mining innovation award

SafeSight’s proposal, to transform mine rescue underground by leveraging their mine rescue technology and 5G, was selected from 18 national competitors and four finalists.

Staff Writer | June 29, 2023 | 8:02 am

Fixing deep-sea mining damage would be double the cost of extraction — study

Ecosystem restoration would cost between $5.3 - $5.7m per sq. km, compared with $2.7m sq. km to mine the seafloor.

Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 5:10 am

Researchers find correlation between cadmium exposure and residing close to mine sites in China

Urinary cadmium levels were higher in people living near mining areas in China’s Hunan Province than in those living in other places.

Staff Writer | June 29, 2023 | 5:06 am

Metso now offers complete battery minerals production and recycling

Metso’s recycling process offers complete processes for lithium extraction from brines or ore.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 10:51 am

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