Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

Frik Els | December 13, 2022 | 10:37 am

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 6:38 am

Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 3:25 am

US scientists make breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy

Scientists in California have made a key breakthrough with the…

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 7:47 am

New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire

Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sandvik upbeat on outlook after meeting profit expectations

The Swedish company reported record quarterly orders in its mining equipment business, which accounts for almost 40% of sales.

Reuters | April 20, 2021 | 7:43 am

Nuclear scanning allows for better detection of precious metals in drill cores, scientists say

Researchers from ANSTO and Macquarie University proved that using neutrons from the OPAL reactor provides new clarity for mineralogical assessments.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 18, 2021 | 7:30 am

Hydra Consortium wants heavy-duty mining equipment to run on renewable hydrogen

Mining3 and Engie are the driving forces behind the Hydra Consortium.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 16, 2021 | 6:11 am

ESG seen as biggest risk to mining industry

For many year’s the industry as a whole managed to sidestep ESG, but the period of evading responsibility has come to an end.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | April 15, 2021 | 11:45 am

BHP completes its first refuelling of a ship with biofuel

The mining giant is exploring the use of bunker fuels such as liquefied natural gas and biofuels to replace fuel oil, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 40% when shipping its products.

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 7:46 am

PROK establishes new idler manufacturing facilities in Chile and Canada

The new facilities will service clients in North and South America and offer PROK’s full range of market leading idlers.

PROK | April 14, 2021 | 11:56 am

Solenis recognized as a US best managed company

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries.

Solenis | April 13, 2021 | 10:10 am

Space mining enthusiasts to discuss legal framework, funding

The Space Resources Week runs from April 19 to 22 as a free phygital event — combining physical and digital channels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2021 | 9:13 am

‘Deeds, not words’: mining firms reshape boardrooms as investors demand sustainability

Shareholders are demanding change from an industry whose reputation has been battered by deadly tailings failures.

Reuters | April 13, 2021 | 6:03 am

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