How feasible is a critical minerals deal between the US, Rwanda, and the DRC?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have been at odds for close to three decades. Stemmed by divisions…
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Greenland mines aim to secure foreign investment
Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland's minister for business and mineral resources, has expressed the urgency for external investments to support the country’s…
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IoT enhances productivity, safety, and ESG compliance for the mining sector
Internet of Things, or IoT, describes the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the environment, the…
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The art of the deal: critical minerals edition
Before the turbocharged conversation between US President Donald Trump, US Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the…
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Rio Tinto’s push for renewable diesel
The mining industry faces the challenge of displacing diesel to meet Scope 1 and 2 emission targets [emissions from sources that…
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How the US expanded its territory by one million square kilometers
It’s not every day that a country expands its territory by more than one million square kilometers, but this year…
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How AI tackles productivity challenges in mining
While many sectors are still experimenting with AI, mining is already reaping substantial benefits from the use of autonomous vehicles,…
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Where do robotics have the greatest impact on mining?
For mining companies, there is a range of benefits to implementing technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and cloud. These…
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Discovery of sulphur on Mars could boost the space economy
The recent discovery of elemental (pure) sulphur on Mars has shocked and sparked significant interest within the scientific community. The…
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China has critical minerals assets: Copper and nickel
China began investing in critical minerals well ahead of other nations, alongside investment in lithium and electric vehicle research. It…