Author name: Oliver Harris

The global mining ropes market is poised for significant growth, with a projected annual increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2027, reaching a market size of US$ 766 million by 2027. This growth is driven by several key factors, including the expansion of m

In the quiet depths of the ocean, a revolution is brewing. A robot, equipped with a three-pronged claw and an AI-driven camera, recently demonstrated its ability to pluck polymetallic nodules from the seabed while avoiding marine life. This isn’t a s

The recent demonstration of a robot plucking rocks from the seabed in a harbour marks a significant step forward in the controversial realm of deep-sea mining. This autonomous machine, developed by Impossible Metals, is designed to hunt for polymetal

The global scramble for rare earth elements (REEs) is intensifying, and Pakistan, sitting on a goldmine of untapped resources, is conspicuously absent from the fray. With an estimated $50 trillion worth of mineral deposits, primarily in Balochistan,

The race for critical minerals is heating up, and Canada is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and green energy. These minerals, essential for everything from smartphones to solar panels and EV batteries, a

The Oval Office blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelinsky may have grabbed headlines, but it hasn’t shifted the fundamental reality of America’s mineral needs. The U.S. is rich in critical minerals essential for technology and d

In December 2024, China’s ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States sent shockwaves through the global mining industry. Prices for these critical minerals skyrocketed, underscoring China’s stranglehold on the sector. The

Fleet Space Technologies, the Adelaide-based space exploration company, has made a bold move into the mining sector with the acquisition of HiSeis, a Perth-based mining technology company specialising in hard rock seismic solutions. This strategic ac

The global mining equipment market is gearing up for a significant boom, fueled by a trifecta of technological advancements, strategic investments, and a resurgence in mining activities worldwide. As industries become increasingly reliant on minerals

The mining industry is abuzz with news from Tanzania, where Helium One Global, the country’s leading helium exploration company, has received an offer letter from the Mining Commission (MC) for a mining license covering its southern Rukwa Helium Proj