China Hits Hypersonic Jackpot with Rare Zirconium Discovery in Ancient Lakebeds Zirconium, the metal extracted from the mineral zircon, is a high-demand product across the globe due to its versatile applications in various industries such as aerospace, nuclear reactors, and jewelry. Recently, China made a groundbreaking discovery of rare zirconium deposits in ancient lakebeds, propelling […]
Anglo’s Handling of De Beers Sale Irks Stakeholder Botswana
Anglo’s Handling of De Beers Sale Irks Stakeholder Botswana Botswana, a significant stakeholder in the diamond industry as a 15 percent owner of De Beers and the world’s largest diamond producer by value, is currently facing a situation that has left them feeling unsettled. The recent news of Anglo American’s potential sale of its stake […]
World’s largest fleet of autonomous mining trucks goes live at Chinese coal mine
China Deploys World’s Largest Fleet of Autonomous Mining Trucks at Yimin Coal Mine China has deployed a fleet of autonomous electric mining trucks at the Yimin open-pit coal mine, marking a significant milestone in the realm of autonomous mining vehicles. The Yimin coal mine, located in the Inner Mongolia region, is now home to the […]
Massive 18M tons of lithium worth $540B unearthed in US, could reduce China’s grip
Massive 18M Tons of Lithium Worth $540B Unearthed in US, Could Reduce China’s Grip With the demand for lithium soaring, the U.S. government is taking action. In a recent development, a staggering 18 million tons of lithium deposits have been unearthed in the United States. This discovery is not only significant in terms of quantity […]