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Aclara Resources, Stanford to pioneer AI-driven HREE research

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Aclara Resources announced a strategic collaboration between its U.S.-based subsidiary Aclara Technologies and Stanford University to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations aimed at securing a resilient and sustainable supply chain for heavy rare earth elements (HREE).  The agreement establishes the foundation for a strong academic and technological alliance, leveraging advanced AI solutions to optimize the HREE supply…

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BHP reports historic record in copper production: Escondida was key

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BHP closed its fiscal year 2025 (June 30) with record copper production, exceeding 2 million tonnes at the group level. This result marks an 8% increase over the previous year, consolidating three consecutive years of growth. The Escondida mine in the Antofagasta region of Chile was key, recording its highest production in 17 years (1,305,000 tonnes), up 16% from 2024. While Spence, also present in Chile, reached an all-time…

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Metso to deliver filtration equipment to Indian project

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Metso has received an order for sustainable filtration technology for Jindal Steel’s iron ore pellet plant in Angul, India.  The order value, which was not disclosed, is booked in the manufacturer’s Minerals’ 2025 second-quarter orders received.  “As a long-term supplier of Jindal Steel, we are honored to be selected once again, this time to provide efficient and sustainable concentrate filtration…

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New Schlam facility to better serve NSW mines

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Schlam announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. This is the company’s third facility in Australia and fifth globally. The Muswellbrook facility will provide timely, local resources to support the full lifecycle of Schlam’s products in NSW as part of its global expansion driven by customers’ needs. The new site will assemble Hercules mining…

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BHP inks deals to explore battery tech, electrification

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BHP has signed preliminary deals with two Chinese companies to explore battery opportunities for mining equipment and transport across its global operations. Recognizing the need for innovative solutions to tackle Scope 1 and 2 emissions, BHP said it is working closely with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) and FinDreams Battery Co., a fully owned subsidiary of BYD Group, to…

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Sandvik to deliver safety tech to Glencore mines

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Under an expanded partnership, Sandvik can now deliver its Newtrax OEM-agnostic proximity detection and collision avoidance technology to complement operational safety and efficiency across Glencore’s underground mixed fleet. Implementation of these solutions on Sandvik and third-party equipment is currently underway at Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its Raglan nickel mine in Canada.…

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