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Lithium mining has negative environmental impacts
Oct 30, 2023 · The cost of green energy: lithium mining’s impact on nature and people. Head of the environmental unit of Chile's Atacama Indigenous Council, Francis Mandoca, states that lithium mines ruin one zone to satisfy another.
MINExpo 2024 in review - Mining Technology
Oct 24, 2024 · The pair also unveiled the T 264 autonomous battery-electric dump truck, a product of their joint development efforts. The T 264 “will be one of the first zero-emission solutions for mine haulage in operation globally”, according to Fortescue’s CEO, Dino Otranto. It is expected to start on-site validation at the end of 2025.
Gold Fields advances Salares Norte exploration with ExoSphere tech
Oct 3, 2024 · Gold Fields has selected Fleet Space Technologies’ ExoSphere to enhance its exploration efforts at the Salares Norte project in northern Chile.. The advanced mineral exploration solution will provide detailed 3D subsurface imaging of the Brecha Principal and Agua Amarga resource areas, potentially unveiling new insights into the mineral system.
The top ten deepest mines in the world - Mining Technology
Jun 11, 2019 · Top Ten Worlds Deepest Mines in South Africa Mponeng Gold Mine. AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng gold mine, located south-west of Johannesburg in South Africa, is currently the deepest mine in the world.The operating depth at Mponeng mine ranged from between 3.16km to 3.84km below the surface by the end of 2018.
Gecko Robotics on using AI and robotics at mine sites - Mining …
Nov 21, 2024 · Robots and AI help ensure “safety, efficiency and longevity” at mines – Gecko Robotics. Gecko Robotics CEO and co-founder Jake Loosararian speaks to Mining Technology about the benefits of deploying robots and AI for predictive maintenance at mine sites, following a deal with Freeport.
The Priciest: Top 5 Most Expensive Metals and Their Origins
Mar 10, 2020 · Palladium. Rhodium’s little brother palladium also did well out of the Dieselgate scandal. After sales of diesel vehicles slumped and petrol alternatives came back into fashion, platinum – used primarily in catalytic converters for diesel vehicles – took a tumble, while petrol-friendly palladium rose.
Will a $13tn gold deposit in Uganda change mining ... - Mining …
Sep 14, 2022 · The Wagagai mine and refinery has been granted a ‘free port zone’ under the UFZA, making it exempt from import and export tax. The move may well encourage investment, but has led some to question how the country will benefit – or whether it …
The long path to unlocking India’s lithium resources
Feb 5, 2024 · The discovery of lithium reserves in India could help the country to become a leading green industrial power. In addition, it could change the outlook for lithium availability in the medium and long term, which may help to avoid getting caught in EV supply chain tensions between the US and China.
Top ten biggest lithium mines in the world - Mining Technology
Aug 30, 2019 · 3. Wodgina Lithium Project – 151.94Mt Wodgina Lithium Project will be developed as an open-pit mine. Image courtesy of Mineral Resources.. The Wodgina lithium project is located 100km south-east of Port Hedland in Western Australia. The mine was earlier 100% owned by Mineral Resources.