Technology Articles

A shortage of largescale rare earth element deposits in Europe, needed to support further domestic electrification, has been identified as a strategic risk

US based copper and cobalt miner KCM is investing US$0.5bn in a tailings leaching project at its Chingola plant in Zambia

Mining Digital explores the stories of the week, including Rio Tinto’s deal to acquire the Aurukun project, and Metso and Nokia’s new digital launch

Weir will deliver two Enduron high-pressure grinding rolls to reduce power demand and debottleneck the comminution circuit for the Akyem Gold Mine in Ghana

Technology supplier Metso will supply process technology as part of a contract for a new pilot plant for Finnish research institute GTK Mintec

Metso is strengthening its mineralogy capabilities, providing faster data, while Deloitte & McKinsey warn of ore quality deterioration and data bottenecks

Water scarcity is one of mining's biggest issues, and John Crane's sealing tech could deliver significant reductions in mining’s water footprint

Sandvik's AutoMine Aura uses 3D perception and adaptive intelligence to reduce equipment downtime and protect workers from underground mining hazards
