Australian-based Galan Lithium has commenced full phase 1 pond construction at its flagship Hombre Muerto West (HMW) lithium brine project in Catamarca Province, Argentina, with the goal to deliver lithium chloride production in the first half of 2025. The first milestone is to build, line and fill with brine the first pond of the system by Q1 2024. The pond…
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Hexagon has partnered with global base metals producer MMG to deploy its HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System (OAS) – for the first time in Australia and in an underground mine. Full story.
Read MoreFortescue plans to start construction on the Nyidinghu mine and rail project in Western Australia within the next few years, according to documents filed to WA’s Environment Protection Authority. Full story.
Read MoreBHP said its Newman Operations’ teams in Western Australia are trialling the use of remotely piloted aircrafts (drones) equipped with infrared cameras to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment during the night. Full story.
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Cummins confirmed it has approved the use of unblended renewable diesel, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), for all of its industrial high-horsepower engines across all ratings. The renewable diesel, often also called unblended paraffinic fuels (EN15940), has been shown to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission by up to 90% compared to conventional diesel, dependent on the exact feedstock and…
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The Colorado School of Mines is targeting 2026 for a new $240 million Energy and Minerals Reseach Facility on its campus that will jointly house researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and the university. Full story.
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India’s biggest steel producer JSW Steel intends to bid for a 20-40% stake in Elk Valley Resources Ltd., the metallurgical coal unit of Canadian-based Teck Resources, reported Bloomberg News. Full story.
Read MoreThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in response to a May Supreme Court ruling that curtailed which waters are subject to federal Clean Water Act protections. Full story.
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Superior Industries Inc. recently added another industry veteran to its lineup of passionate, high-service employees. After 17 years at Haver & Boecker Niagara, Kristen Randall comes to Superior as the company’s first official training coordinator. Full story.
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BHP Xplor, a six-month accelerator program in the pursuit of unlocking critical minerals, has started a global search for its 2024 cohort of early-stage explorers and startups. The program is designed to provide selected participants with the opportunity to accelerate their exploration concepts through funding, mentorship and coaching. Selected companies will receive up to US$500,000 cash payment from BHP, together…
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