June 18, 2026

Ouster, Inc, the leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, and AIM Intelligent Machines (AIM), an AI platform for autonomous heavy earthmoving equipment, have announced a strategic agreement for Ouster digital LiDAR sensors, which…

In Bitcoin news today, Rodney Burton, the Miami-based promoter known online as ‘Bitcoin Rodney’, pleaded guilty on June 15, 2026, to conspiracy charges tied to HyperFund, a $1.8Bn crypto fraud scheme that extracted investor…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Peace between solar developers and farmers is possible through the emerging field of agrivoltaics, in which crops share space with solar panels. Though…

Last month EACON began commissioning of a fleet of six Komatsu HD1500 trucks retrofitted with its autonomous haulage technology in the Havana Pit of Norton Gold Fields in WA, which is owned by Zijin Mining. The fleet has now commenced…

Metso is marking the inauguration of its new service centre in Prince George, British Columbia, further strengthening support for gold and copper operations across Western Canada. Located in one of Canada’s key mining hubs, the centre…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar generation surpassed natural gas generation in CAISO. Solar electricity generation in the California…

Metso recently strengthened its prominent position as a crushing solutions supplier to mining with the launch of three new primary crushers – Metso Primarok, a next generation in its leading primary gyratory offering; Metso Optirok, an…

On May 19, the strategic ownership transition of Cementation Americas, Cementation Africa and Terra Nova Technologies (TNT) was commercially concluded – bringing the control of TNT and the Cementation Americas (including Merit Consultants…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I’ve been covering the robotaxi debate for a decade. I still remember a discussion Chris DeMorro and I had 12 years ago about which would end up being a…

Underground mining is advancing at an exceptional scale at the Oyu Tolgoi mine, in the South Gobi Desert of Mongolia, with the mine continuing to demonstrate a strong commitment to safe, modern and responsible mining practices, actively…