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An Australian startup is using artificial intelligence to discover critical minerals needed for clean energy and technology at a stunning 75% success rate compared to the industry's less than 1%. Earth AI just opened its own lab to speed discoveries from months to days.
A massive self-driving mining truck from China can spin in place, drive sideways, and operate without human intervention. The 110-ton innovation could transform mining safety and efficiency worldwide.
The world's largest mining excavator just went fully electric, plugging into the grid like a vacuum cleaner (if vacuums needed 4 megawatts of power). Komatsu's giant machine can move 80 tons per scoop while zeroing out emissions at even the biggest mining operations.
Two African nations are turning decades of friendship into a powerful partnership for scientific progress. Zambia and South Africa just committed to a joint technology fund that could transform their mining industries and boost AI research across the region.
A Tesla veteran just launched the world's first fully autonomous mine in Utah, where AI robots drill, haul, and process copper without human operators. This breakthrough could slash mining costs in half while boosting America's supply of the critical metal.
A Bulgarian copper mine just replaced diesel power with a massive electric excavator that's slashing operating costs while boosting performance. The shift proves going green can mean going profitable.
Australian researchers discovered how to extract copper more efficiently from the world's most abundant copper mineral, potentially transforming how we power the clean energy transition. The breakthrough could slash energy use while boosting recovery from existing mines.
A young Ugandan businessman is turning his country's raw gold into refined treasure while empowering miners and communities. Benard Feni's company refines gold to 99.9% purity and trains locals for the global market.
A mining company in Western Australia just cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals critical for electric vehicles and wind turbines. The breakthrough could help secure the supply chain for the world's clean energy transition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.