lunar mining

TECHNOLOGY

NASA launches robotics mining competition

NASA has launched a competition to identify robot design and new construction techniques.

02 September 2022

EXPLORATION

PDAC shoots for the moon

Packed PDAC hall hears of eye-popping 'offshore' potential

05 March 2020

EXPLORATION

Precious metals may lie beneath Moon's surface

New study suggests precious metals may be locked deep below the Moon's surface

10 September 2019

EXPLORATION

Moon mining soon to be a reality

By 2030, the industrial-scale production of rocket fuel from water on the Moon could be a reality

28 February 2019

EXPLORATION

New space mining policy needed, says Colorado School of Mines

A group of researchers call for policies to be developed to ensure the advancement of the industry

21 February 2019

MANAGEMENT

UNSW engineers to investigate viability of lunar mining

UNSW team wants to help potential investors understand the costs and risks of mining beyond Earth

08 February 2019

TECHNOLOGY

Mining on the moon? ArianeGroup examining the potential

ArianeGroup and the European Space Agency sign agreement to prepare for a moon mining mission

29 January 2019

EXPLORATION

Space mining will happen… Just don't believe the timetable

Ailbhe Goodbody attended Robin Ince + Chris Hadfield's Space Shambles in London's Royal Albert Hall

18 June 2018

PARTNER CONTENT

Liebherr Mining continues to deliver decarbonisation solutions

Liebherr has delivered a full trolley solution in Chile and introduces the R 9600

PARTNER CONTENT

The tailings reckoning: Why the mining sector must rethink tailings risk

Why the mining sector must move from incremental change to systemic reform in how it manages, monitors and mitigates tailings risk.

PARTNER CONTENT

The Instruments Behind the Intelligence: Tailings Monitoring with Endress+Hauser

Taylor McKertich shares how Endress+Hauser’s cutting-edge sensor technologies and cloud-based platforms are enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable tailings storage solutions. From real-time environmental monitoring to digital twins and predictive analytics, he explains how the company is helping miners future-proof their operations.

PARTNER CONTENT

Revolutionising filter press maintenance: innovation for safer, smarter tailings operations

Cory Jenson of McLanahan discusses how the QUICKCHANGE™ system is solving long-standing filter press maintenance challenges - helping mining operations improve safety, reduce downtime, and support more sustainable tailings management.

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