NRW Civil & Mining secured a bulk earthworks contract by Rio Tinto for its West Angelas Sustaining Project (WASP) in Western Australia, marking another important milestone in NRW’s long-standing partnership with the miner. The contract, valued at A$175 million, encompasses the bulk earthworks to provide access to five new mining satellite pits at the West Angelas operation, which includes haul…
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The Australian government has launched the new Australian Critical Minerals Prospectus, including 49 mines and 29 midstream critical minerals processing projects ready for investment. The Prospectus is an important tool for drawing in investment from around the world, to create jobs and new supply chains of critical minerals with partner nations. “Australia’s abundant deposits of critical minerals, alongside the expertise…
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Recently, 40 Zoomlion ZT160HEV hybrid mining trucks equipped with CiDi’s autonomous driving system were successfully delivered to an unnamed coal mine in Xinjiang, China, reported Zhitong Finance. To date, CiDi has deployed over 120 unmanned trucks to the operation. The delivery of these 40 autonomous trucks represents the outcome of deep collaboration and joint efforts between CiDi and Zoomlion. The…
Read MoreAutonomous truck supplier Boonray recently nailed down a RMB 100 million ($14.4 million) investment from BYD that will allow the pair to jointly advance new energy and intelligent technologies across heavy industries. According to CnEVPost, Shanghai-based Boonray Technology and the global new energy vehicle (NEV) and battery technology leader will conduct research and development together to fast-track domestic and international…
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The Pacific island of Bougainville has rejected a partnership with Chinese miner CMOC to reopen the Panguna gold-copper mine, instead opting to deal with Indian company Lloyds Metals & Energy, reported Reuters. Panguna, formerly operated by Rio Tinto, was once a major export earner for Papua New Guinea but closed in 1989 due to civil war. According to the news…
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Canadian miner Eldorado Gold confirmed on February 2 that it has reached an agreement to acquire Foran Mining, in a deal that the two said will create strong copper growth in the near-term as well as significant cash flow generation, long‑life assets, and a diversified portfolio.
Read MoreThe U.S. National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is helping to create the Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) with the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, with the latter serving as host to the event. Full story.
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Silver producer Hecla Mining has agreed to sell its subsidiary, Hecla Quebec, to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million in total consideration. Through the transaction, Orezone will acquire the operating Casa Berardi gold mine and a portfolio of exploration properties in Quebec. Full story.
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ABB has launched its Automation Extended initiative, an automation ecosystem to help mines modernize without disruption and adopt new technologies at their own pace. The modern, open and modular automation ecosystem enables advanced analytics, AI and IoT integration, the company said, that allows changes without operational risk, and it builds on ABB’s long-standing leadership with the world’s largest DCS installed…
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Global miner BHP has selected the 2026 class for its Xplor program, picking 10 global early-stage exploration and technology companies for its cohort – its largest group ever – for the program’s fourth year. The group combines junior exploration companies, geoscience organisations, and technology teams that collectively span the discovery system. According to BHP, there is a more connected approach…
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