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  • Gold$3,993.62/oz0.00%
  • Silver$53.90/oz+0.02%
  • Platinum$1,552.00/oz0.00%
  • Palladium$1,046.50/oz0.00%
  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
  • Aluminium$3,047/t+0.01%
  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
  • Zinc$3,744/t−0.09%
  • Lead$1,895/t−0.49%
  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
  • Cobalt$23.11/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.10/lb+0.02%
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Mining technology news tracks the latest innovations reshaping how mines operate—from automation and robotics to AI, IoT, and data-driven decision-making. This category features updates on smart equipment, fleet management software, remote operations, and green tech improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Discover how tech leaders, OEMs, and mining firms are adapting to digital transformation and ESG requirements. Essential for engineers, tech strategists, and executives following the future of mining. Related categories: Mining Equipment, Underground Mining, and Mining Operations.

Base Metals • Dec 29, 2023

Chinese copper smelters cut first-quarter

China's top copper smelters have lowered their forecasts for first-quarter copper concentrate (TC/RC) processing and refining charges as mine closures and supply disruptions worsen the supply…

Battery Metals • Dec 18, 2023

GBML expands lithium operations in Ireland

Canadian mineral explorer GBML has secured an exclusive option to acquire mining rights to six additional concession blocks in addition to the PL 1597 Knockeen lithium…

Mining Technology • Dec 14, 2023

GM & Komatsu Build Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mine Truck

General Motors and Komatsu will jointly develop hydrogen fuel cell powertrain modules for the Komatsu 930E electric dump truck, the world's best-selling super dump truck.

Mining Technology • Dec 12, 2023

AES guarantees economical and energy-efficient

According to Dennis Williams, commercial director of Associated Energy Services (AES), "anything we can do to help manage inflationary pressures and ensure a manufacturer can get…

Critical Minerals • Nov 15, 2023

Critical Minerals Key to Tanzania’s Digital

Growing demand for smartphones in the country and the push for digital transformation are increasing demand for domestic smartphone manufacturers.

Gold • Nov 4, 2023

Epiroc’s first autonomous Pit Viper rig in

As mining methods continue to modernize, sustainability and safety remain top priorities for operations as they adopt new technologies to boost their overall productivity.  For Iamgold’s…

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