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Apr 17, 2025 · Minerals exploration efforts can benefit from technology like AI. Credit: Adwo/Shutterstock. In the face of cost pressures and dwindling resources, the mining industry is …

China and mining innovation: The trends and developments that shaped its sector in 2025 Major structural shifts set to put industrial businesses to the test Smart Industry at Scale: Technologies …

Fleet Space’s Matt Pearson explains how the “space pirate” company designs technology for mining the Moon and Mars, with benefits for Earthling companies.

Jan 16, 2025 · Despite it being an emergent technology within the mining sector itself, greater value is already being excavated from blockchain through the now-also-growing use of AI.

Apr 16, 2025 · Once defined by labour-intensive practices and rudimentary mechanisation, the mining industry has been transformed by Mining 4.0, a technological revolution driven primarily by …

Dec 11, 2024 · Looking ahead, digital tools are expected to further impact the design of mining systems by enabling more sophisticated data analytics, predictive maintenance and automation. These …

Jul 23, 2025 · Deploying robotic dogs in mining environments presents several challenges including navigating rough terrain, maintaining stability in wet or loose-ground conditions such as tailings or …

Mar 26, 2025 · The mining industry is at the cusp of a significant transformation as electrification technologies become more commonplace. From electrified transport to renewable-powered …

Jan 18, 2025 · This dominance extends beyond mining, with China also processing nearly 90% of the world’s rare earth elements. While China’s lower production costs and advanced refining capabilities …