Author name: Oliver Harris

Komatsu has made a bold statement about its heritage and commitment to the mining industry by relocating a historic P&H 2100BL electric rope shovel to its Elko, Nevada, campus. The move underscores the company’s recognition of the shovel as a “monume

Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, has taken a significant step into the future of mining technology by investing in I-Pulse, a US-based company pioneering pulsed power technologies. This move positions Codelco alongside industry heavyweig

The Experimental Mine at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is set to transform into a labyrinth of frights this October, as the annual Haunted Mine event returns for another year of spine-tingling entertainment. This event,

In the heart of Idaho, a remote location marked by a pile of rocks has become the epicenter of a significant development in the mining industry. The Stibnite Gold Project, inaugurated with much fanfare, is not just about gold but about a critical min

Iran has taken a significant stride in the mining sector with the development of advanced radar-based mine wall monitoring technology, positioning itself among the world’s top five mining powers. This achievement aligns with the country’s strategic s

The mining industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, and a new strategic partnership between ABB and LKAB aims to accelerate this transformation. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on automat

China’s Ministry of Commerce has expanded its regulatory oversight on the export of rare earth elements, a move that could reshape global supply chains and intensify geopolitical tensions. Effective December 1, “foreign organizations and individuals”

Epiroc AB has secured a substantial order from Asante Gold Corp., a Canadian mining company, for equipment and digital solutions destined for the Chirano Gold Mine in Ghana. The order, valued at approximately MSEK 115 (MUSD 12) and booked in the thir

Joel Sercel, CEO and founder of space technology company TransAstra, envisions a future where asteroid mining becomes as transformative as the steamboats, transcontinental railroad, or smartphones. He anticipates a “massive gold rush” to asteroid min