hydrometallurgy

Underground leaching method reduces costs and rock movement, unlocking low-grade copper with in-place recovery and advanced blasting

The pursuit of critical minerals is pushing miners deeper underground, where innovation—not just excavation—is becoming the key to unlocking value.

How titanium is kicking lead to the curb, robots are stripping smarter than ever, and RFID tags are turning copper refining into a high-tech, low-waste powerhouse

As global demand for high-purity copper climbs in step with electrification and renewable energy targets, attention is turning to the tankhouses that produce this critical metal.