Asteroid mining, once a realm of science fiction, is now hurtling towards reality, promising to reshape the mining industry and global economics. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has long championed this frontier, asserting that the world’s first t
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The United States Pacific Fleet’s recent execution of the first major joint mining exercise (MINEX) in half a century during Valiant Shield 2024 has sent shockwaves through the defense and mining sectors. This isn’t just about dropping explosives in
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The mining sector is witnessing a seismic shift, and the recent $100 million order from South32 to Sandvik for electric mining equipment at the Hermosa project in Arizona is a clear indicator of this transformation. This deal isn’t just about battery
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The mining sector is abuzz with the inauguration of Aclara Resources Inc.’s semi-industrial heavy rare earths pilot plant in Aparecida de Goiania, Brazil. This development is not just a milestone for Aclara but a potential game-changer for the global
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In a significant move that underscores the accelerating shift towards sustainable and innovative mining practices, Normet has secured the ancillary underground equipment fleet contract for South32’s Hermosa project in Arizona. The contract, inked on
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Pakistan sits on a staggering $6 trillion worth of mineral assets, according to the last Geological Survey of Pakistan. To put that into perspective, the entire global mining and minerals industry is worth an estimated $2.12 trillion. Yet, Pakistan’s
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In the heart of Nigeria, a 19-year-old tech prodigy from Sharada, Kano State, is redefining the boundaries of innovation and challenging the status quo in both social welfare and industrial technology. Khalifa Aminu, a name that will likely echo thro
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In the heart of China’s energy ambitions lies a treasure trove of deep coalbed methane (CBM), buried over 1,500 meters beneath the surface. This vast, untapped resource holds the key to transforming China’s energy landscape and accelerating its journ
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Governor Tim Walz’s recent remarks on copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) have injected a fresh dose of controversy into an already contentious debate, potentially reshaping the trajectory of mining development
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The Bayan Obo mine, tucked away in the vast expanse of Inner Mongolia, is a titan of the rare earth elements (REE) industry. Yet, it remains largely unknown to the broader public, despite its monumental significance. This mine is not just the largest
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