Cornish Lithium trialling DLE technologies

Cornish Lithium , a pioneering mineral exploration and development company headquartered in Cornwall , UK , has completed construction of its United Downs Geothermal Water Test Site . Cornish Lithium has also installed its first demonstration plant to trial environmentally-responsible Direct Lithium Extraction ( DLE ) process technologies . The company has made significant progress towards defining its maiden Resource estimate at its lithium in hard rock Trelavour Project .

Codelco partners with Microsoft to extend automation at its copper mines

Codelco , the world ' s largest copper producer , has announced a deal with tech giant Microsoft to fast-track the digitisation of its sprawling mining operations , helping it extend automation and improve analytics . " We are promoting profound changes so different areas operate in a completely remote and automated way , reducing risks and improving the productivity , safety and reliability of our operation ," said Codelco executive Alvaro Garcia .

12 July 2021