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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Scania and Fortescue are developing an autonomous road train for mining in Australia to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
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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 has partnered with EACON to develop autonomous mining technology to enhance efficiency and support decarbonisation.
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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.
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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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.
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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Efforts to cut dependence on Chinese rare earths face hurdles from market slumps and stalled projects.
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Lincoln Minerals has discovered high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Eridani deposit in South Australia, with results expected in late 2024
US Strategic Metals, Cobalt Corp., and Glencore AG are teaming up to process Chilean cobalt and copper in the US.
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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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Lucara Diamond recovered a 1,094-carat diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana, the sixth such discovery from the site.
Gold discoveries have dwindled since 2020, threatening future supply as production is set to peak in 2026 and decline afterward.
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Copper Standard and Pucara Gold are merging, with Copper Standard acquiring Pucara’s shares.
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Vale found surface cracks in the Forquilha III dam but confirmed its stability remains unchanged with monitoring in place.
Metso’s new Larox PF 60 filter boosts efficiency and reduces resource use, with improved production capacity from its new unit.
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Atlantic Lithium has secured an environmental permit for Ghana’s first lithium mine, the Ewoyaa Project.
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Blencowe Resources partners to build a graphite facility in Uganda, producing 99.95% purified graphite for lithium-ion batteries.
Power Nickel’s summer drilling expanded the Lion Zone by 50%, with more results expected by late September.
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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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Magna Mining is acquiring base metal assets and exploration properties in the Sudbury Basin from KGHM.
Betty Jean Hall, a pioneering lawyer, opened the coal industry to women through legal battles against gender discrimination.
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Gold typically declines in September, but strong demand and central bank purchases might help counter this trend.
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A study finds earthquakes may explain large gold nugget formation by generating electrical charges in quartz,leading to gold deposition
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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A 4.8 earthquake near Muswellbrook on August 23, 2024, might be linked to the Mount Arthur mine, but tectonic forces are likely the main cause.
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BHP warns of short-term copper surplus due to uneven China recovery but anticipates significant price increases later.
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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Deep Sea Mining Finance illegally extracted 180 tonnes of seabed in PNG, sparking outrage over government transparency and environmental risks.
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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.
Lithium-ion batteries, crucial for clean energy, pose safety risks like intense fires if mishandled. Regulations are vital to mitigate these risks.
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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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Extreme heat in Australia's Pilbara region challenges iron ore mining, impacting workers and infrastructure amid climate change.
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 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.
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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A study finds earthquakes may explain large gold nugget formation by generating electrical charges in quartz,leading to gold deposition
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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.
Scania and Fortescue are developing an autonomous road train for mining in Australia to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
SQM seeks a partner to finance its international lithium operations in Australia by offering a minority stake.
Major miners like Rio Tinto and BHP struggle to acquire copper producers due to rising valuations and declining share prices amid economic slowdown.
