CorePlan, a Perth-based startup building software for the mining industry, has raised $5 million in a follow-on funding round led by existing investor EVP. The company says the funding will help it grow its global team, expand product features, strengthen regional support, and increase its presence in the Americas, while continuing to scale operations in…
Deep seabed mining focuses on recovering critical minerals from the ocean floor. These resources—such as manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements—are essential for many modern technologies, including defense systems, batteries, smartphones, and medical devices. Because these minerals are used across so many industries, securing steady access to them is increasingly seen as an…
When people talk about “shaft mining,” the spotlight usually lands on the mine owners. But the truth is, the projects don’t move without the specialist contractors who do the tough, technical work underground—sinking new shafts, deepening old ones, rebuilding infrastructure, and fitting everything out for hoisting and ventilation. And these aren’t small jobs. A mine…
Top 10 Mining Tools and Equipment in the USA (2026 Industry Guide) By 2026, mining in the United States looks very different from what it did just a few years ago. The industry has moved beyond a simple focus on output and tonnage. Today’s mining companies are prioritizing automation, operational efficiency, worker safety, and environmental…
Cyanide is widely used in modern gold mining as a cost-effective and efficient method to extract gold from low-grade ore. The process is known as cyanidation or the cyanide leaching process and has been the dominant gold extraction method for over a century. How Cyanide is Used in Gold Mining Crushing & Grinding – The…