Yesterday, the drop in gold prices was more than 1% as the commodity got caught up in a larger, worldwide market sell-off sparked by growing economic worries. Spot gold experienced its largest one-day decline since early June, plunging as much ...

Most of us associate mining with environmental problems like air and water pollution, catastrophic events like tailings dam collapses, or the effects of coal mining on global warming. However, the mining of metals like copper, nickel, and cobalt will become ...

While autonomous automobiles may be a familiar concept to you, did you know that autonomous mining trucks have existed for several decades already? Autonomous mining vehicles are used by Caterpillar to increase uniformity, production, and safety. The use of autonomous ...

What is a dragline? A dragline is a type of heavy equipment used in mining, construction, and civil engineering projects. It’s a large machine that consists of a boom, a bucket, and a hoist system, which work together to excavate ...

Graphite is an essential material for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, particularly in the production of lithium-ion batteries. it is commonly used in lubricants, electrodes, and pencils. Under high pressure and temperature, it can be turned into diamond. The question is, ...