Rio Tinto warning may rupture mining industry into green and dirty
Rio Tinto's warning to mining lobby groups that they have to acknowledge the threat of climate change is likely a sign that the industry will inevitably fracture into two camps.
Rio Tinto's warning to mining lobby groups that they have to acknowledge the threat of climate change is likely a sign that the industry will inevitably fracture into two camps.
The design of the new battery electric Cat R1700 XE will use advanced technology for lithium-ion batteries and fast, onboard charging to advance safety and promote high production.
The centre will investigate opportunities for greater efficiencies in the extraction and refinement of battery minerals.
Attempts to replace copper in a lithium-ion battery's anode with aluminum have failed so far, which bodes well for major copper miners.
The Chinese supplier of chemicals for lithium-ion batteries is also on the lookout for mine investment opportunities to guarantee supply.
Rio Tinto plans to offer technical consulting advice, as well as contribute $1 million over five years to the program.
Indonesia's first plant to produce battery-grade nickel is on track to start operations by 2020, though the project still needs an environmental permit that could take up to eight months.
Indonesia's first plant to produce battery-grade nickel chemicals is on track to start operations by 2020.
Hay is currently head of resource development at mineral sands company Iluka Resources Ltd.
With a market facing a global deficit, the world’s biggest iron ore export port is flagging a timely boost in shipments as Fortescue and rivals bring on new mines in Australia’s Pilbara region.