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 MoreAutonomous 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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The Pacific island of Bougainville has rejected a partnership with Chinese miner CMOC to reopen the Panguna gold-copper mine, instead opting to deal with Indian company Lloyds Metals & Energy, reported Reuters. Panguna, formerly operated by Rio Tinto, was once a major export earner for Papua New Guinea but closed in 1989 due to civil war. According to the news…
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Australian miner Native Mineral Resources has confirmed a winning start to 2026 with a record gold pour at its Blackjack gold complex in northern Queensland, Australia. NMR said its smelt produced six gold doré bars totalling 1,474.9 ounces on 28 January. It is now counting down to its next gold pour by mid-February. “A 1,475 oz doré pour to start…
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Sandvik has received an order for underground equipment from global mining contractor The Redpath Group for deployment at Evolution Mining’s Cowal gold operations in New South Wales, Australia. The order, valued at around SEK 420 million (US$47.6 million), was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. It consists of underground trucks, loaders and drill rigs. Deliveries are expected to begin…
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Gold Mountain has entered into a binding agreement with Golden Crane Mining to sell its exploration licences in Papua New Guinea for A$2 million. Golden Crane will pay a $300,000 deposit, of which $100,000 is only refundable in the event of breach of certain information warranties given prior to the agreement being signed. It will pay a further $1,100,000 following…
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China’s Zijin Mining has commissioned Phase 2 of its Julong copper mine into production. The expansion adds 200,000 tonnes of daily processing capacity, driving Julong’s annual production to between 300,000 and 350,000 tonnes of copper. “The commissioning of Phase 2 represents a qualitative leap in Zijin’s capability to develop large copper mines under complex, high-altitude conditions. The project anchors Zijin’s…
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India-based producer Hindustan Zinc has awarded contracts to CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and Leighton Asia for the development of India’s first zinc tailings recycling facility at its flagship Rampura Agucha Mines (RAM) in Rajasthan. The Rampura Agucha facility will feature advanced processing techniques to recover metals like zinc and silver from previously processed tailings, transforming legacy waste…
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The Business Council of Australia has appointed BHP President Australia Geraldine Slattery as a director of the BCA board, underscoring her global leadership in resources. Slattery leads BHP’s Australian operations and previously headed BHP’s global petroleum business. The BCA said her operational leadership across geographies and commodities brings vital insight to the group as it focuses on future investment as…
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In a move it said is proactive for its mission to further enhance safety in surface mining operations, Glencore has trialled a remote shutdown system from RCT at its McArthur River Mine (MRM) on a grader and bulldozer and at the site. The supplier, which confirmed the news, said the operator has committed to installing the system on an additional…
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