NewsTechnology & Innovation Monash launches critical minerals initiative Monash University has debuted a major cross-disciplinary initiative aimed at securing Australia’s place in the global critical mineral supply chain.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Metso extends South American crusher wear parts deal Metso has secured a three-year agreement worth about $16.45m (EU$10m) annually to continue supplying MX crusher wear parts to a major mining company in South America.
NewsTechnology & Innovation ‘Super fungi’ a greener pathway for critical minerals recovery Environmental engineers at The University of Queensland are growing fungal strains that extract critical minerals from mining waste while also helping to remediate sites.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Technology inspired by bees could transform ore collection Researchers at Adelaide University have developed a robotic system inspired by bees and ants that has the potential to make mining safer, more efficient and more sustainable.
NewsTechnology & Innovation BHP debuts electric haul truck trial BHP (ASX: BHP), in collaboration with Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and Caterpillar, launched a trial of two battery-electric haul trucks at its Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Fortescue grows green shipping fleet Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has signed an agreement with CMB.TECH to charter a fleet of ammonia-capable vessels as part of the company’s efforts to decarbonise its shipping operations.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Gina Rinehart invests more than US$1b in SpaceX Gina Rinehart has secured a more-than US$1b stake in SpaceX following the company’s record initial public offering last week.
NewsTechnology & Innovation UNSW: Bubbles pose big challenge for green hydrogen production UNSW researchers have found a new way to optimise electrolyser design to boost the efficiency of green hydrogen production.
NewsTechnology & Innovation BHP trials biofuel blend on bulk carrier BHP (ASX: BHP) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from used cooking oil and waste animal fats to create a lower-emissions marine fuel.
NewsTechnology & Innovation BHP tests AI-backed copper leaching with Microsoft BHP has partnered with Microsoft and Prescience Insilico to accelerate the discovery of advanced copper leaching solutions as the miner looks to grow copper production to support demand driven by the energy transition, digitalisation and AI.
NewsTechnology & Innovation Rio partners with Sandvik to advance autonomous drilling Sandvik and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) are partnering to develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio’s autonomous drilling system (ADS) at sites in WA.
