Suppliers & Equipment Top Stories

BHP to spend up to $14 billion on Chilean copper expansion

BHP plans to invest $7.3 billion to $9.8 billion in new projects at its Escondida mine alone, starting in 2028.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2024 | 6:19 am

SRG Global wins $455m worth of contracts across Australia, New Zealand

These include a five-year contract for asset integrity services with…

Reuters | November 18, 2024 | 2:07 pm

CBMM, Echion open world’s largest niobium anode production plant in Brazil

The facility is capable of producing 2,000 tonnes per year…

Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 1:39 pm

Australia’s national investment fund makes first bet on mining

Australia’s National Reconstruction Fund will invest $26 million to boost…

Bloomberg News | November 18, 2024 | 7:06 am

Antofagasta unveils South America’s first hydrogen train

Antofagasta is deploying the hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2024 | 4:11 am

Vale signs deals for free market natural gas supply

Under the free energy market, Vale will be able to negotiate prices directly with its suppliers.

Reuters | November 12, 2024 | 5:39 am

Japan, Peru to agree on cooperation in mineral mining technology

The two governments aim to create stable supply chains in Peru for critical minerals such as copper and zinc through technology provided by Japanese companies.

Reuters | November 9, 2024 | 9:53 am

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could reshape the global commodity landscape, says CRU analyst Alex Tuckett.

MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Power Metals engages First Nation-run drilling company for Case Lake project in Ontario

Black Diamond Drilling is owned and operated by the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 10:29 am

Rio Tinto to trial Chinese battery swapping technology at Oyu Tolgoi

Battery swapping allows an electric vehicle to quickly exchange a discharged battery pack for a fully charged one, instead of recharging the vehicle at a static charging station.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 9:41 am

Codelco partners with Toyota and Mitsui to explore decarbonization of mining fleet

The initiative aims to generate synergies between Toyota's expertise in zero- and low-emission vehicles, Mitsui's experience in strategic alliances, and Codelco's track record in the management of world-class mining operations.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2024 | 8:24 am

Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density

The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am

MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe

Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.

Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am

BHP, ABB sign multi-year global framework agreement

This new agreement, says BHP, allows the companies to collaborate in support of project delivery, operations and maintenance, as well as progressing operational decarbonization efforts.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2024 | 12:46 pm

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