Jacob Ortega, a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T, sees an opportunity to turn the moon’s surface materials into aluminum for lunar construction, and NASA is backing his research. According to S&T, Ortega has received a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity award to support his research, which focuses on a system that will use molten salt and…
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Wolong spotlights medium-voltage VFDs
Global manufacturer of industrial motors and drives, Wolong Electric America, said its medium-voltage variable frequency drives (VFDs) are designed to deliver superior performance, reliability and efficiency to industries such as mining. The VFDs combine advanced technology with robust construction to ensure long-term operational excellence in even the most challenging environments. Built on a proven cascaded H-Bridge topology utilizing an IGBT-based…
Read MoreAquatech to integrate Li-Pro DLE into PEARL platform
Aquatech has acquired Koch Technology Solutions’ (KTS) direct lithium extraction (DLE) business, integrating the Li-Pro Lithium Selective Sorption (LSS) technology and extensive Li-Pro IP portfolio into the PEARL process technology platform. The acquisition adds DLE to Aquatech’s extensive process flowsheet IP, lithium conversion and crystallization capabilities. With this addition, Aquatech said its PEARL platform becomes the only commercially proven, end-to-end…
Read MoreEmerson introduces AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence
Emerson has announced the availability of AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence (ASI), an open, cloud-native agentic environment that incorporates artificial intelligence to transform the user experience and accelerate subsurface-related decision making while leveraging existing investments in legacy applications. “Silos between disciplines, software and geographies are impacting the upstream industry’s ability to make fast, effective decisions about how to maximize returns for subsurface…
Read MoreEquinox Gold delivers first gold at Valentine mine
Equinox Gold has poured first gold at its Valentine gold mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. “Commissioning of the Valentine process plant is progressing extremely well, with mill throughput averaging 47% of nameplate for the first 15 days of operation, resulting in first gold being poured earlier than expected, on September 14, 2025. I am very pleased with commissioning…
Read MoreBME Mining Canada moves forward with production complex
Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada said it is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. According to Neil Alberts, general manager at BME Mining Canada, its development site outside Nairn Centre, Ontario, is becoming…
Read MoreKomatsu introduces new excavators
Komatsu introduced two new “game-changing” hydraulic excavators. The new PC220LC-12 features a cab and controls designed for operator comfort, efficiency and productivity. The PC220LCi-12 includes the same features plus IMC 3.0, Komatsu’s latest intelligent machine control technology, incorporating automation enhancements designed to enhance operator productivity throughout each shift. Compared to the PC210LC-11, both 21- to 24-ton-class excavators feature: The PC220LCi-12…
Read MoreJevons Robotics launches ARTEV1000
Australian-based Jevons Robotics is thrilled to announce the launch of the ARTEV1000, a cutting-edge, automated rugged terrain electric vehicle to augment the success of its larger counterpart, the ARTEV6000. With the growing success of the ARTEV6000 product, which achieved global milestones in autonomous stemming and explosives loading through 2024/2025 the ARTEV1000 seeks to enable these benefits for small operations where…
Read MoreNewmont completes non-core asset divestment with Coffee deal
Newmont has agreed to sell its Coffee gold project in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals for up to $150 million in total consideration. Upon completion of the transaction, Newmont will have divested all its non-core assets, six operations and two projects. “The sale of the Coffee project reflects our ongoing efforts to streamline the portfolio and sharpen our focus on…
Read MoreBarrick sells Hemlo gold mine in Canada
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement to sell its Hemlo gold mine to Carcetti Capital Corp. for up to $1.09 billion. Upon closing, Carcetti will be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp. “The sale of Hemlo at an attractive valuation marks the close of Barrick’s long and successful chapter at the mine and underscores our disciplined focus on building value through…
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