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Ancient Tectonic Processes the Key to Locating Rare Minerals Essential for Modern Technologies

11+ hour, 11+ min ago  (625+ words) New research from Adelaide University has revealed that geological processes dating back billions of years are critical to locating the rare earth elements needed for modern technologies and the global clean energy transition. Published today in'Science Advances, the study shows…...

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The Rare Earth Market in 2026: Key Themes and Challenges

12+ hour, 11+ min ago  (711+ words) Rare earths aren't the most visible part of the global economy, but they've quite quickly become one of the most contested, as supply chain vulnerabilities and shifting political priorities push them closer to the center of global trade discussions. In…...

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Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Shows Strong Promise for Deep Mine Ventilation

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (647+ words) A portable ultrasonic wind sensor tested in a Chinese coal mine demonstrates high accuracy for underground airflow monitoring, according to a study in'Scientific Reports. The device is designed for deep mine ventilation, where accurate airflow data is essential for safety,…...

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The Key Themes Surrounding the Lithium Market in 2026

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (547+ words) Chinese Firms Tighten Their Grip on Global Supply Argentina and the DLE Inflection Point A More Complex Intermediates Market Takes Shape Demand Growth Moderates, but Energy Storage Punches Above Its Weight How Long Can the Price Rally Last? Conclusion References…...

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Case Study: Directional Drilling Explains Methane Drainage Shifts in Polish Deep Coal Mine

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (958+ words) A Poland case study suggests that pairing directional drilling with geo-mechanical and ventilation modeling can sharpen methane drainage planning in deep coal mines and help explain why performance changes as mining advances. Directional drilling adds flexibility by allowing longer, more…...

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Terramin Australia Updates Tala Hamza Zinc Project (Algeria) 2. 0 Mtpa Mining Study

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (404+ words) Terramin Australia Limited (Terramin ), through the joint venture company, Bejaia Zinc & Lead Spa (BZL) (formerly Western Mediterranean Zinc Spa), has completed an updated Mining study for the development of the Tala Hamza Zinc Project (Tala Hamza) near Bejaia in northern…...

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Ground Control In Thick-Hard Roof Longwall Mining

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (578+ words) Researchers say directional fracturing can reduce thick-hard roof hazards in extra-thick coal seams. A mechanical model combined with directional hydraulic fracturing could help reduce dangerous energy release during thick-hard roof failure in longwall top-coal caving of extra-thick coal seams. In…...

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Airborne Laser Technology Reveals Untapped Critical Resources in Abandoned Mines

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (649+ words) A drone-mounted laser system is enabling high-density geochemical mapping of mining waste, offering a faster and more precise way to identify critical raw materials across complex terrains. Researchers at the University of Malaga have developed REMINLASER, an airborne technology designed…...

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Advance Metals Expands Gold Footprint at Happy Valley with Strong Maiden Drilling Results

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (365+ words) Advance Metals Limited has expanded the gold footprint at its Happy Valley Project in Victoria, with maiden regional drilling confirming new zones of mineralization and highlighting the potential for a system-scale gold opportunity. Initial drilling at the Queen of the…...

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Pantera Completes First Modern Exploration Program at Historic US Silver'Antimony District

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (472+ words) Pantera Minerals Limited has confirmed high-grade antimony and polymetallic mineralization at its 100 %-owned Gillham Project in southwest Arkansas, USA, with first-pass modern exploration delivering results that validate the project's potential and define multiple priority drill targets. The results mark the…...