Komatsu to integrate Outser lidar sensors into mining equipment

Komatsu and Ouster have signed a multimillion-dollar agreement to equip Komatsu’s autonomous mining offerings with advanced 3D digital lidar sensors. The deal provides a pathway to an upgraded autonomy stack to replace legacy 2D lidar systems. Komatsu’s autonomous solutions will incorporate a mix of long and short-range OS sensors from Ouster’s REV7 series to benefit future offerings to provide increased…

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Rio Tinto, Sumitomo finalise Winu partnership

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining have signed the final joint venture agreements to deliver the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia following a December announcement of the partnership.  Under the agreements, Rio Tinto will continue to develop and operate Winu, and Sumitomo will pay Rio Tinto up to $430.4 million for a 30% equity share of the project. This…

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C29 Metals, Bask International to form joint venture

C29 Metals, through its local subsidiary, has executed a binding heads of agreement (HOA) with Kazakhstan-based Bask International Group Ltd. that sets out the framework for an incorporated Joint Venture between the companies. The purpose of the JV is to enable the companies to work collaboratively to identify or acquire and develop advanced exploration projects across Kazakhstan. It will be…

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Anglo American responds to Peabody concerns

Anglo American has released a statement in regards to American coal producer Peabody Energy reviewing options related to its acquisition of Anglo American’s coal assets in Australia. The miner said it does not believe that the stoppage at its Moranbah North mine on 31 March constitutes a Material Adverse Change in accordance with the definitive agreements with Peabody. A small…

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