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Scania and Fortescue collaborate to develop autonomous mining road train

Scania and Fortescue are developing an autonomous road train for mining in Australia to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

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SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

SQM seeks a partner to finance its international lithium operations in Australia by offering a minority stake.

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Vale may list its Base Metals division by late 2026,, and plans to invest $25 billion to boost copper and nickel.

Thiess to partner with EACON for decarbonisation

Thiess has partnered with EACON to develop autonomous mining technology to enhance efficiency and support decarbonisation.

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Engie Energía Chile S.A. joins Bettercoal programme

Engie Energía Chile S.A. has joined the Bettercoal Programme to enhance sustainability and responsibility in the coal supply chain.

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Major miners like Rio Tinto and BHP struggle to acquire copper producers due to rising valuations and declining share prices amid economic slowdown.

US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million

The U.S. is providing $786 million in funding for Australian lithium and rare earth projects to boost critical mineral supply chains.

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At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion

A gas explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran killed 51 workers and injured over 20, with rescue efforts ongoing.

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Iron ore prices jumped over 4.6% due to China's stimulus and rising holiday demand, marking the largest increase in over a year.

More uranium mineralisation uncovered in South Australia

Lincoln Minerals has discovered high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Eridani deposit in South Australia, with results expected in late 2025

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Tribal warfare kills at least 20 near Porgera mine in PNG, estimates UN

Tribal warfare near Barrick Gold’s Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea has killed at least 20 people and briefly halted the mine’s operations.

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HISTORIC RECOVERY FOLLOWED BY ONGOING EXCEPTIONAL RECOVERIES AT LUCARA

Lucara Diamond recovered a 1,094-carat diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana, the sixth such discovery from the site.

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Rio’s Colours of our Country returns for 2025

Rio Tinto’s Colours of Our Country exhibition will be held in Perth from September 16-27, 2025, featuring 160 Aboriginal artworks.

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Efforts to cut dependence on Chinese rare earths face hurdles from market slumps and stalled projects.

Antipa to offload Citadel JV stake to Rio Tinto

Antipa Minerals will sell its 32% stake in the Citadel JV project to Rio Tinto for A$17 million, allowing Antipa to focus on Minyari Dome.

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Vale says routine check revealed cracks in dam, stability unchanged

Vale found surface cracks in the Forquilha III dam but confirmed its stability remains unchanged with monitoring in place.

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US Strategic Metals, Cobalt Corp., and Glencore AG are teaming up to process Chilean cobalt and copper in the US.

Copper Standard and Pucara agree on merger

Copper Standard and Pucara Gold are merging, with Copper Standard acquiring Pucara’s shares.

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Blencowe partners to build graphite beneficiation facility in Uganda

Blencowe Resources partners to build a graphite facility in Uganda, producing 99.95% purified graphite for lithium-ion batteries.

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Gold discoveries have dwindled since 2020, threatening future supply as production is set to peak in 2026 and decline afterward.

Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa project in Ghana gets environmental nod

Atlantic Lithium has secured an environmental permit for Ghana’s first lithium mine, the Ewoyaa Project.

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Magna Mining to acquire Canadian base metal assets from KGHM

Magna Mining is acquiring base metal assets and exploration properties in the Sudbury Basin from KGHM.

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Metso’s new Larox PF 60 filter boosts efficiency and reduces resource use, with improved production capacity from its new unit.

Great Bear PEA suggests multi-decade Kinross gold mine in Ontario

Kinross Gold's Great Bear project could produce 518,000 ounces of gold yearly at $812/ounce, with a $1.9 billion net present value, starting in 2029.

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Earthquakes may have caused gold nuggets to form, study finds

A study finds earthquakes may explain large gold nugget formation by generating electrical charges in quartz,leading to gold deposition

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Power Nickel’s summer drilling expanded the Lion Zone by 50%, with more results expected by late September.

Kumba plans $428m investment in UHDMS technology at South African mine

Kumba Iron Ore is investing $428 million in UHDMS technology at Sishen mine to enhance ore quality and extend the mine’s life.

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Betty Jean Hall: the lawyer who broke down barriers for women in mining

Betty Jean Hall, a pioneering lawyer, opened the coal industry to women through legal battles against gender discrimination.

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Komatsu will showcase remote-controlled underwater construction robots at Expo 2025, focusing on disaster prevention and renewable energy.

BHP sees copper surplus in short term before ‘fly-up’ prices

BHP warns of short-term copper surplus due to uneven China recovery but anticipates significant price increases later.

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BHP has nothing good to say about nickel prices

BHP suspended Nickel West due to weak demand and supply issues. Nickel prices fell over 20%, with the market in surplus.

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Gold typically declines in September, but strong demand and central bank purchases might help counter this trend.

Could the Muswellbrook earthquakes be caused by coal mining? Geoscientists explain

A 4.8 earthquake near Muswellbrook on August 23, 2025, might be linked to the Mount Arthur mine, but tectonic forces are likely the main cause.

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Liebherr Delivers First Electric Excavator to BHP

Liebherr delivered BHP's first electric excavator, the R 9400 E, to the Yandi mine, advancing BHP’s net-zero emissions goal.

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Rio Tinto Gove upgraded to Rhosonics SDM, improving accuracy and safety while boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Weir to Supply HPGR for De Grey's Hemi Gold Project

Weir to supply HPGR for De Grey’s Hemi Gold Project in Australia, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

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Mpox risks spreading in Congo’s crowded mines, refugee camps

Mpox outbreak in Congo’s mining areas and refugee camps; over 15,000 cases and 550 deaths. WHO has declared a global health emergency.

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Victoria Gold CEO John McConnell was fired by PwC after the company’s Yukon mine went into receivership due to a landslide.

Outrage In PNG As Deep Sea Mining Finance Illegally Mines 180 Tonnes Of Seabed

Deep Sea Mining Finance illegally extracted 180 tonnes of seabed in PNG, sparking outrage over government transparency and environmental risks.

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A $91 billion trade means mining in one of the world’s hottest places

Extreme heat in Australia's Pilbara region challenges iron ore mining, impacting workers and infrastructure amid climate change.

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Liebherr and Fortescue launched the Europa hydrogen-powered haul truck at Christmas Creek mine, aiming to test zero-emission technology.

Nutrien names insider Mark Thompson as CFO amid mixed results

Nutrien names Mark Thompson as CFO amid industry downturn.Q2 results showed mixed performance with lower earnings and sales but strong potash volumes.

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Resourcing Tomorrow 2025

Join Resourcing Tomorrow in London (Dec 3-5, 2025) to connect with global mining professionals and explore energy transition strategies.

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Lithium-ion batteries, crucial for clean energy, pose safety risks like intense fires if mishandled. Regulations are vital to mitigate these risks.

Mining, Metals, and the Circular Economy 2025

Join the inaugural Mining, Metals, and Circular Economy conference (Oct 29-30) to explore circular economy strategies in the mining industry.

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YNOW2025

Join YNOW2025 in Houston (Oct 28-30) for insights and hands-on workshops on emerging technologies in energy, mining, and more.

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Join IMARC 2025 in Sydney (Oct 29-31) to connect with 600+ mining leaders, explore the entire mining value chain, and network across a vast expo.

Reuters Events: Industrial Decarbonization North America 2025

Join 300+ leaders in Pittsburgh this October to explore profitable decarbonisation strategies and build key partnerships.

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FT Mining Summit 2025

Join the Financial Times Mining Summit with 65+ experts and CEOs to explore opportunities and risks in the volatile mining sector.

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China Mining Expo 2025 in Xi’an offers key R&D and partnership opportunities in mining tech, focusing on coal power and sustainable solutions.

Volvo CE expands its electric construction vehicle line-up with 3 new models

Volvo CE introduces three new electric mid-size construction machines: L120 and L90 wheel loaders, and EWR150 wheeled excavator.

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Komatsu launches first ever electric drilling, bolting rigs

Komatsu has launched its first electric underground drilling and bolting rigs, enhancing its mining portfolio with advanced, eco-friendly technology.

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At MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, explore new products and technologies in mining, from machinery to safety and sustainability. Connect with global experts.

Column: Gold’s run to record high may crimp demand

Gold has hit record highs this year but faces reduced demand from high prices. Geopolitical tensions may sustain investor interest.

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A fraught election just reshaped the next steps for deep sea mining

A Brazilian oceanographer has been elected the next secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority.

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Graphite faces significant supply risks and challenges,including a forecasted 777,000tonne deficit by 2030, high reliance on China,and low ESG scores.

Aptella partners with Torsa to provide collision avoidance safety solutions for mine sites and quarries

Aptella partners with Torsa to provide collision avoidance systems for mining in Australia, New Zealand, and ..., enhancing heavy machinery safety.

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Caterpillar Updates VisionLink Productivity Platform With Three New Features

Caterpillar has updated its online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, with the introduction of three new features ...

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Metso will supply grinding equipment for South32’s Hermosa project in Arizona. This technology promises improved efficiency and lower steel use.

Future of Mining Asia 2025

Future of Mining Asia will be held at the SGX Centre, Singapore on 17-18 September 2025. The mining indu

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Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says

Trafigura forecasts 10M tons of extra copper demand in the next decade due to EVs, AI, and infrastructure, boosting prices amid tight supplies.

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Future of Mining Australia 2026 will be held at the Crown Perth, Australia on the 1-2 July 2026.

Inflection Resources uses space technology to search for copper in Australia’s Macquarie Arc

Inflection Resources and Fleet Space are using AI for a copper-gold survey in Australia’s Macquarie Arc to find new drill targets.

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Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition

The largest regional mining event in Australia 23-25 July 2026

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Chilean miner SQM plans to choose one or more direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies by next year.

Environmental Risks of Mining

Different types of mining can have different environmental risks. In this article, we will dig into all aspects of mining environmental risks.

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Talc the Daily Use Mineral

The mineral referred to as "talc" is well known to most people It can be ground into a white powder called "talc". This powder can act as a moisturize

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Earthquakes may have caused gold nuggets to form, study finds

Earthquakes may have caused gold nuggets to form, study finds

A study finds earthquakes may explain large gold nugget formation by generating electrical charges in quartz,leading to gold deposition

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Talc the Daily Use Mineral

Talc the Daily Use Mineral

The mineral referred to as "talc" is well known to most people It can be ground into a white powder called "talc". This powder can act as a moisturize

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Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2025

Vale may list its Base Metals division by late 2025, and plans to invest $25 billion to boost copper and nickel.

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Scania and Fortescue collaborate to develop autonomous mining road train

Scania and Fortescue are developing an autonomous road train for mining in Australia to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

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SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

SQM seeks a partner to finance its international lithium operations in Australia by offering a minority stake.

2025-09-28 08:19:40 More

Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Major miners like Rio Tinto and BHP struggle to acquire copper producers due to rising valuations and declining share prices amid economic slowdown.

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