Following a strategic review, Mineral Resources has decided to place its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields region of Western Australia on care and maintenance due to market conditions. “Placing Bald Hill on care and maintenance is a prudent decision but one not made lightly. The decision aligns with the work we have done across the company in recent…
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Queensland explorer Great Divide Mining has entered into a joint venture with Adelong Gold and its subsidiary, Challenger Mines, to recommence operations at the historic Adelong gold mine in New South Wales. “GDM was formed to rapidly evolve into a cash-flow mining business. This agreement sets us squarely on the path to producing our first gold in the near-term,” said…
Read MoreThe Anjialing coal mine in the Shanxi province, operated by ChinaCoal Pingshuo Group, has reportedly turned the key on a 200-tonne pure electric dump truck. According to a Xinhua report, the developer and producer of the truck is Hunan Xiangdian Green Energy Intelligent Control, which manufactures electric trucks and electric locomotives for the Chinese mining industry. The vehicle can transport…
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Rio Tinto said it is partnering with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
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Anglo American has agreed to sell its 33.3% minority interest in Jellinbah Group, a joint venture that owns a 70% interest in the Jellinbah East and Lake Vermont steelmaking coal mines in Australia, to Zashvin A$1.6 billion (US$1.1 billion). Zashvin is an existing 33.3% shareholder in Jellinbah alongside Anglo American and Marubeni. “The cash proceeds of A$1.6 billion reflect the…
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Rio Tinto completed the previously announced acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Co.’s 20.64% interest in the joint venture New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) on 1 November, making it the sole owner. NZAS owns and operates the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, located on Tiwai Peninsula in Southland. Around 90% of the aluminium produced there is exported. “We are pleased the acquisition of…
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Miner BHP will trial the first-ever, battery-electric Toyota HiLux double-cab ute prototype at its Port Hedland operations in Western Australia where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by diesel-powered light vehicles. The trial will start in late November and run for about 12 months. “Joining with BHP to help further develop this HiLux BEV prototype…
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Rio Tinto has confirmed that an employee from a contracting company has died following an accident on October 26 at the SimFer port site on the Simandou project in Morebaya, Guinea. “Our deepest condolences go to the family, friends, colleagues and communities affected by this tragedy. Our focus is on offering all possible support during this difficult time,” said Rio…
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PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), the principal subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group), has successfully extended a coal mining contractor contract with PT Indonesia Pratama (IPR), a subsidiary of PT Bayan Resources (Bayan Group) on 23 October. The contract extension spans 11 years, starting in 2024, and will significantly increase total overburden removal to approximately…
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Newmont confirmed its Cadia operation in Orange, New South Wales, Australia has achieved The Copper Mark and The Molybdenum Mark following an independent assessment that recognised the responsible production practices at Australia’s largest underground mine. Cadia, Newmont’s first site globally to receive the award, successfully met more than 30 criteria needed in critical areas including environment, community, human rights and…
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