technology

Alrosa introduces nanomarking technology to trace diamonds

Unlike traditional laser engraving, this type of laser marking cannot be destroyed or polished off. It helps distinguish Alrosa’s diamonds…

British Lithium applies for a patent with extraction invention

The mineral has seen demand increase for its use in numerous battery technologies including laptops, electric vehicles (EVs), and grid…

Gemcorp and Endiama partner to develop diamond project in Angola

The Mulepe site, which contains significant kimberlite and alluvial deposits, aims to provide important employment opportunities and unlock value in…

ABB to lead automation innovation for sustainable mining project

ABB is providing electrification, connected control, and operations management systems as part of the global mining partnership, which also includes…

Differentiating diamonds: proving the provenance of precious gems

Founded in 2015, Everledger was one of the first blockchain-based technology companies pledging to help eradicate so-called conflict diamonds by…

Navigating a hard border: spotlight on mining in Western Australia

Since April this year, Western Australia has maintained a hard border in a bid to combat the spread of the…

Everledger enters partnership to bring trust to online diamond purchases

Everledger has partnered with JD.com, China’s largest online and offline retailer, and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to help…

Q&A: using big data to enhance tailings dam safety with SRK

The reliability of tailings dams, used to store byproducts of mining operations after separating the ore from the gangue, has long been…

Q&A: Speedcast on mission critical communications and the “connected mine”

The concept of digital connectivity at mining sites, where self-driving vehicles, video cameras, and backhaul networks are working together to…

MINE Australia – Issue 1

The newly established Resources 2030 Taskforce aims to help secure the Australian mining industry's future, ensuring its competitiveness and sustainability. We…