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Electrification of heavy-duty long-haul operations key to reaching net-zero on road transport by 2050 – report

Experts at BloombergNEF believe that battery-electric trucks are likely to become a viable option for heavy-duty long-haul operations by the end of the 2020s.

Staff Writer | June 2, 2022 | 6:06 am

Glencore expected to dismiss bid for Yancoal Australia stake

Chinese majority owner’s bid for Glencore's interest in Australia's largest coal…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2022 | 3:57 am

Lithium mining stocks plunge after Goldman sees “sharp correction”

Billions wiped off sector after Goldman says bull market “over…

Frik Els | June 1, 2022 | 4:34 pm

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed…

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 6:54 am

Foraco wins $60m deep directional drilling contract with BHP Olympic Dam

The contract is signed for three years firm plus two…

Staff Writer | May 30, 2022 | 8:33 am

Iron ore shows rain can triumph over China virus fears

Iron ore’s robust performance is built around supply disruptions from Australia and Brazil.

Reuters | February 25, 2020 | 1:45 pm

Rio Tinto partners with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

The new agreement will provide SME memberships to 150 employees across Rio Tinto.

MINING.com Staff Writer | February 25, 2020 | 1:19 pm

Australian state turns to crowdsourcing to uncover mineral riches

Rio Tinto, BHP and Newcrest have all announced significant discoveries in Australia in the past two years.

Reuters | February 25, 2020 | 7:16 am

Australian miners form Broken Hill Alliance

Impact Minerals, Castillo Copper and Squadron Resources are joining forces.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 25, 2020 | 6:15 am

Western Australia is world’s new top mining destination

No Canadian provinces made the top ten list this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2020 | 2:10 am

Freeport CEO says ‘everybody is on edge’ with virus uncertainty

Richard Adkerson says that shutdowns in China are causing a buildup of exchange stockpiles.

Bloomberg News | February 24, 2020 | 4:40 pm

Yamana and Orion sell royalties and streams to newly launched Nomad

Nomad is acquiring streams in five assets in Africa, Australia and the U.S.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 24, 2020 | 11:23 am

Newcrest hails drill results at Havieron project

Australia’s largest gold producer is working on defining the potential deposit's scale and mining methods.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2020 | 9:03 am

Sayona bids for North American Lithium

Production at NAL was halted early last year, and in May the Québec Superior Court ended creditor protection.

Jackson Chen | February 24, 2020 | 7:24 am

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