05
Nov
CERA blockchain certification program to track raw material sustainability credentials DMT GmbH & Co has announced the launch of CERA, the first global certification scheme to guarantee a consistent standard of environmental, social and economic impact throughout the entire raw materials value chain, it says. CERA will begin pilot projects focusing on the mining and exploration of lithium and cobalt in late 2019. Currently, at least 40 different certification schemes…
03
Oct
MineRP to partner with Karuschain to adopt blockchain platform Mining software and consultations provider MineRP has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to partner with blockchain platform Karuschain. As part of the signing, MineRP will adopt Karuschain’s blockchain platform creating a path for data immutability and traceability in the mining and precious metals industry. The proposed partnership aims at creating an opportunity for further…
31
Jul
Mindtree joins Hyperledger to accelerate blockchain development Mindtree has joined Hyperledger, where experts collaborate with network peers to research and advance open-source blockchain technologies Mindtree, the global technology services and digital transformation company, has joined Hyperledger, an open source collaborative effort created to advance cross-industry blockchain technologies. Mindtree said that joining as a general member will enable it to accelerate the development of its…
06
Mar
Untangling the blockchain: debunking myths and uncovering success The 10th anniversary of bitcoin this year rightly prompted a lot of soul-searching amongst blockchain proponents. While the demand for industry-specific engineers is skyrocketing, many senior industry figures are increasingly sceptical that the technology will have any application in the real world. According to Forrester’s 2019 predictions for CIOs, blockchain will only be embraced by enterprises…