PLS Group, formerly Pilbara Minerals, has signed a two-year offtake agreement with Chinese firm Canmax Technologies for spodumene concentrate supply from the Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Under the deal’s terms, PLS will supply 150,000 metric tons annually for two years, with an option to supply additional volumes each year, and the agreement can additionally be expanded for…
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Unlock power of skilled migration to reverse mining’s talent crunch
The following is an op-ed from Minerals Council of Australia chief executive officer Tania Constable. It has been edited only for clarity and style. The power of Australia’s skilled migration system must be unlocked to give skilled migrants a bigger part in reducing a looming talent crunch in the nation’s minerals industry. The Minerals Council of Australia has outlined a…
Read MoreBHP embraces AI in day-to-day operations
BHP recently shared that artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing its operations, as the global miner seeks practical ways to enhance safety, reliability and performance while addressing the growing demand for critical minerals. From supporting teams to identifying new mineral deposits to running large processing plants and transport networks, AI is moving beyond experimentation and becoming part of day-to-day operations across…
Read MoreEclipse Mining Technologies announces name change, SourceOne EKPS update
Eclipse Mining Technologies unveiled a company name change on February 10 to reflect its broader industry reach, and will now be known as Eclipse Data Innovations. As the developer of SourceOne EKPS, it also announced a significant new release of SourceOne designed to accelerate the safe, practical adoption of AI across large-scale industries. “The name change reflects the company’s growing…
Read MoreRio Tinto, Glencore merger talks collapse
Rio Tinto has walked away from merger talks with Glencore, as the two miners couldn’t strike a deal that delivered sufficient value to shareholders, reported Reuters.
Read MoreWest Virginia Coal Show announces job fair, wellness checks
As preparations continue for the third annual West Virginia Coal Show, scheduled for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va., organizers have announced the return of an industry job fair and a mobile health clinic from Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH). Workforce West Virginia, partner of the American Job Center network, is returning for a second…
Read MoreNRW wins Rio Tinto bulk earthworks contract
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…
Read MoreAustralian government launches Critical Minerals Prospectus
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…
Read MoreCiDi, Zoomlion collaborate on fleet
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 MoreBoonray secures BYD investment
Autonomous 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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