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High-voltage 'zaps' could slash mining's energy use and processing time

A new technology uses learnings from a natural phenomenon to make mining greener

Munira Rajkotwalla
Studies have found that lighting strikes can have impacts on rocks akin to meteorite impacts. Photo: Public Domain / Earth Magazine

Studies have found that lighting strikes can have impacts on rocks akin to meteorites. Photo: Public Domain / Earth Magazine

Researchers from the University of Queensland are developing a new technology that uses high-voltage pulses to break down mineral ores, potentially leading to a significant reduction in energy consumption...

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