WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday took steps to increase recovery of critical minerals, used in everything from electric vehicles to high-tech weapons, from mine waste, coal refuse, tailings and abandoned uranium mines. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed ...

Rio Tinto and Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company, signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture to develop the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region. The signing follows a 23 May announcement ...

Introduction This case study explores a common safety issue in mining operations: distracted vehicle operators at intersections. Mine site networks are ever-evolving; however, it is important to maintain consistent monitoring of these networks in order to mitigate potential safety concerns. ...

As the mining and construction industries evolve, so too do the machines that power them. Among the most notable equipment making waves across global markets is the mobile jaw crusher. Engineered for portability, flexibility, and performance, mobile jaw crushers are ...

Handling explosives is inherently hazardous, making blasting safety critical to preventing disaster and ensuring successful outcomes. Effective blasting safety requires continuous risk assessment, control, monitoring, and management throughout every phase, from site preparation to post-blast clean-up. Every member of the ...