Mining For Our Future

Innovative technologies made possible through and employed by mining are providing the mineral and energy resources essential for a better life and a better future.

Minerals play a leading role in nearly every aspect of the modern American experience. Copper, zinc and other minerals are essential in electric and hybrid vehicles. Silver and copper’s natural antibacterial qualities make them ideal for medical applications. And copper’s high thermal conductivity makes it a preferred material for wiring homes and office buildings.

And when it comes to the energy that is powering today’s innovations, new technologies are making combustion of coal more efficient and cleaner. Dramatic reductions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate matter that have already been achieved show how advancements in emissions technology hold even more promise for the future.

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    Innovations through Battery-metals

    Batteries are crucial to our advanced energy future, and innovations in batteries won’t be possible without battery grade metals. That’s why the U.S. Department of Energy awarded $166 million to South32’s Hermosa project, an advanced mining project capable of producing  two federally critical minerals... Read More

    December 02, 2024

    Mining For Our Future

    Showcasing Innovations in Mining Vehicles

    The mining industry is complex and technologically sophisticated, and industry professionals are constantly innovating and improving equipment seeking to limit their environmental footprint while increasing safety. Take Caterpillar’s 372-tonne Cat 798 AC mining truck, with Cat MineStar technology. The... Read More

    October 28, 2024

    Byproducts for More EV Batteries

    Innovation isn’t just about improving the current process; sometimes it’s about rethinking ‘waste’ and making it useful again. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have been working with Talon Metals on a new process to dramatically increase the number of electric... Read More

    July 23, 2024

    Rare Earths Discovered at Coal Site

    As we search for sources of critical minerals available within the U.S., some are looking at coal in a new light. Randall Atkins, chairman and CEO of Ramaco Resources, discovered that coal at the company’s Brook Mine in Wyoming contained a rich source of rare earth elements. The company worked in collaboration... Read More

    March 19, 2024