Canadian Mining Tech Network Turns $40M Into $274M
A Sudbury program that speeds new mining technology to market just proved every dollar invested returns eight dollars in innovation. Now they're going bigger.
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Mining Waste Now Removes CO2 and Helps Farmers Grow Crops
A mining company is turning slag waste into a climate solution that pulls carbon from the air while making crops grow better. The breakthrough could transform how industries handle waste and fight climate change at the same time.
Mushrooms Could Mine Rare Metals from Industrial Waste
Scientists in Austria discovered that mushrooms can extract valuable rare earth minerals from contaminated sites and mining waste. This "mycomining" process could offer a cheaper, safer way to recover the metals needed for smartphones, batteries, and AI technology.
Mining Giant Cuts 185 Tons CO₂ With Electric Robot Trucks
A Chinese mining operation just proved that going green doesn't mean slowing down. One year after switching to autonomous electric trucks, Shougang Group has slashed emissions while actually boosting productivity.
BYD Invests $14.5M in Self-Driving Mining Trucks
A Chinese startup is making mines safer with autonomous electric trucks that swap batteries and drive themselves. Now EV giant BYD just bet $14.5 million the technology will transform mining worldwide.
New Method Triples Rare Earth Extraction From Coal Waste
Scientists just found a way to extract three times more rare earth elements from coal mining waste, turning abandoned piles of rock into treasure troves for green technology. The breakthrough could unlock 600 kilotons of valuable materials sitting in US coal tailings alone.
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Mining Giant's Bold Pivot Saves Company From 2028 Collapse
A South African mining company facing extinction transformed itself into a thriving business by diversifying beyond gold. What seemed risky in 2013 turned out to be the move that saved thousands of jobs and delivered 582% returns to investors.
Northern Ontario Students Compete for $6K in Mining Innovation
A student innovation challenge in Northern Ontario is offering $6,000 in prizes for fresh ideas to improve the mining industry. The extended deadline means young innovators still have time to pitch solutions that could transform mining safety, efficiency, and community impact.
Mining Giant Builds Pilbara's First Wind Farm by 2027
Fortescue Metals just broke ground on Western Australia's first wind farm in the Pilbara, bringing renewable energy to one of the country's biggest mining regions. The 17-turbine project targets completion in 2027 and could help slash emissions from iron ore production.