China Now Uses 80% Artificial Sand. Here’s Why That’s A Bigger Deal Than It Sounds

ZME Science

By: Rupendra Brahambhatt

31 July 2026 at 16:01

Grass and sand near a water body during sunset.

China's relationship with sand is simply dazzling.

E-quipment highlight: SANY SKT145Ei cabless, autonomous haul truck [video]

Electrek

By: Jo Borrás

28 July 2026 at 12:42

It’s not just capable of driverless operation, the SANY SKT145Ei doesn’t even have a place for the driver to sit! The company’s latest all-electric heavy haul truck ditches the driver’s cab in favor of a millimeter-wave radar-guided sensor suite on a purpose-built architecture that hints at the future of zero emission mining.

Another day at the office: Fortescue CEO test drives 150 ton haul truck [video]

Electrek

By: Jo Borrás

26 July 2026 at 01:43

Industrial mining giants Fortescue have been leading the charge towards electrifying every aspect of their operations – and last week, the company’s CEO took some time to actually get out and test drive some of the company’s newest battery-powered heavy machines.

Locals fear for their children’s quality of life if the biggest coalmine extension in NSW is approved

The Guardian - Energy

By: Lisa Cox Climate and environment correspondent

25 July 2026 at 21:00

Minns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targets

At Branxton community hall in the New South Wales Hunter Valley last week, local resident Janet Murray was given five minutes to speak about plans for the state’s biggest coalmine extension.

Before her were dozens of people, also there to share their views about whether the 19-year extension proposed by Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) should be allowed to proceed.

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