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ReElement Technologies Accelerates Rare Earth Production at Indiana Plant
In a significant stride towards strengthening the United States' critical mineral supply chain, ReElement Technologies has accelerated its rare earth production at its Indiana facilities. The company, a subsidiary of American Resources…
MTG adds another layer of smarts to ground engaging tools offering
Having bolted on software and sensors to its ground engaging tool (GET) offering two-and-a-half years ago at bauma 2022, in Munich, Germany, MTG has used the latest iteration of the world’s biggest construction show to showcase its latest…
Newmont enables teleremote dozer fleet with Ericsson Private 5G
Newmont has deployed Ericsson Private 5G at the Cadia gold-copper mine – Australia’s largest underground mine and a world-class Tier One asset – to enable the first use of private 5G technology for teleremote (remote control)…
Martin X-Stand ‘improves air cannon efficiency and safety’
Martin Engineering has introduced a heavy-duty air cannon mounting system, the Martin® X-Stand, that, it says, safely keeps air cannons away from super-heated or potentially hazardous areas while offering easy service access.
The result is…
New overlay boosts wear life of Weir Warman pumps at Mogalakwena mine
When Anglo American Platinum’s Mogalakwena mine in South Africa’s Limpopo province wanted to extend the wear life of shaft sleeves in its Warman® pumps, Weir suggested the application of the J221 premium wear-resistant overlay hardened…
The Global Safe Haven Is Slowly Breaking: Why Central Banks Are Turning to Gold
In a historic shift reshaping the global financial landscape, central banks across the world are increasingly turning to gold as a reliable store of value and strategic reserve asset. This move signals a growing erosion of trust in…
Russia’s VEB Allocates Over 1.1 Trillion Roubles for Major Copper Mine Development in Chukotka
Russia’s state development corporation, VEB.RF, has announced plans to invest over 1.1 trillion roubles (approximately $12 billion USD) to develop a major copper mine in the remote Chukotka region, signaling a significant step forward in…
Critical Minerals in India: Strategic Resources for a Sustainable Future
Critical minerals are essential components in the manufacturing of high-tech devices, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and defense systems. With the global shift towards green energy and digitalization, the demand…
MP Materials Halts Rare Earth Shipments to China: A Turning Point in the Global Tech Supply Chain
In a significant move that could reshape the global supply chain for advanced technologies, MP Materials, the United States' sole rare earth miner, has officially halted shipments to China. This comes in direct response to export controls…
From Gold to Copper: Why Barrick’s Pivot Signals a New Era for Critical Metals in India
The winds of change are sweeping through the global mining industry. Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, is rebranding itself simply as Barrick—a symbolic yet strategic shift that signals its growing focus on a new…