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New Lithium Project Advances in Utah, Supporting Domestic Supply Chains

January 6, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

Intrepid Potash-Wendover, Aquatech International, and Adionics have advanced their Wendover Lithium Project in Utah, reporting high lithium recovery and battery-grade product quality from potash brine waste streams. The project is positioned as a domestic source of critical minerals that could support electrification and downstream industries, including batteries for uncrewed … [Read more...] about New Lithium Project Advances in Utah, Supporting Domestic Supply Chains

SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites

September 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Correlator3D Software Streamlines Volume Measurements and Terrain Analysis SimActive Inc. has announced that its Correlator3Dâ„¢ software is being used in Germany to generate volumetric calculations from drone imagery. The technology creates dense point clouds at mining sites, enabling accurate volume measurements and detailed terrain analysis. Improving Mining Operations … [Read more...] about SimActive Enables 3D Calculations from Drone Imagery at Mining Sites

Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

April 9, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

AI-powered drone system reduces inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes, offering a safer, faster solution for subterranean infrastructure projects by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japanese UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese firm Toda Construction Co. has developed an innovative new application … [Read more...] about Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections

November 29, 2023 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

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Percepto Receives FAA Approval for Remote Operation of Full Drone Fleet Percepto, a leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, has obtained a significant nationwide waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval empowers Percepto to remotely operate a complete fleet of up to 30 drones with a single operator, marking a notable … [Read more...] about Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections

Staying Connected, Even During an Outage: Sphere Drones’ HubX and Elsight Keep Flying During Optus Service Failure

November 28, 2023 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

Sphere Drones' HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage with Elsight's Halo Connectivity System In a recent trial of Sphere Drones' HubX drone platform at a remote mine in New South Wales, the drone's connectivity remained uninterrupted during the November 8 Optus outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight's Halo technology. The Curo HubX drone … [Read more...] about Staying Connected, Even During an Outage: Sphere Drones’ HubX and Elsight Keep Flying During Optus Service Failure

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