Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) has proposed to acquire 100% of Western Australia-based Essential Metals by way of a scheme of arrangement. Read story.
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Battery-electric push: Caterpillar invests in Lithos
Caterpillar, which has been forward in its desire to fast-track development of its electrified product line-up, said it is investing in California, U.S.-based battery technology group Lithos energy, maker of lithium-ion battery packs for various industries. Lithos specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing shock resistant and high-performance battery solutions; Cat said its investment will demonstrate its commitment to support customers…
Read MoreNormet growing SmartDrive BEV equipment line
Normet has added three new machines to its SmartDrive battery-electric equipment portfolio. The trip includes the Utilift MF 330 SD, the Utilift MF 540 SD and the Utimec MF 100 Material SD; the first two are ideal for lifting and installations, and the third has been designed for material transport. Normet SmartDrive architecture combined with Normet’s proven personnel lifting system…
Read MoreBechtel awarded EPCM for Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas, developer of the Thacker Pass project in Nevada’s Lithium Valley, has selected Bechtel for the complex’s engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract while all await the project’s final regulatory Record of Decision. Read story.
Read MoreBoston Metal expands services in Brazil
U.S.-headquartered Boston Metal said it will deploy its molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) platform technology to recover high-value metals from mining waste in Brazil. Boston Metal do Brasil, a wholly owned subsidiary, opened in August and construction is underway on facilities in the municipality of Coronel Xavier Chaves near São João del Rei, Minas Gerais. Boston Metal’s patented MOE technology uses…
Read MoreCopper Mountain back to business after ransomware hit
Copper Mountain Mining said its namesake operation in Princeton, British Columbia, is back in production after a ransomware attack. Full story.
Read MoreSimandou infrastructure plan moves forward
Rio Tinto’s Guinea subsidiary and joint venture partners have agreed to terms on developing infrastructure for the Simandou iron ore project, reported Reuters.
Read MoreNexa idles blockaded Peruvian mine
Nexa Resources has temporarily halted production at its Atacocha San Gerardo open-pit zinc operations in the province of Pasco, Peru, because of a local community’s blockade of the operation.
Read MoreElectra Battery Materials disposes of non-core assets
Toronto-based Electra Battery Materials, formerly First Cobalt, has signed a deal with Kuya Silver to get rid of its non-core assets in Canada, though the company will retain royalty interests in the properties in Canada’s Cobalt Camp. Full article.
Read MoreMetso Outotec uncovers Optimus Sinter
Metso Outotec is launching Optimus Sinter, a digital optimizer for iron ore sintering plants. The new tool facilitates improved sinter plant process performance and stability by holistically optimizing the overall sintering processes. Optimus Sinter is one of Metso Outotec’s leading-edge digital solutions to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of iron ore sintering plants. A sophisticated thermodynamic model forms the…
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