October 6, 2021

Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality

Scientists have partnered with Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina to develop the solution.

October 6, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for Western Australia mining and FIFO workers

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

October 5, 2021

Epiroc, ABB to build underground electric trolley truck system for Boliden

The development project by the three companies will enable heavy transportation with electric driven battery vehicles.

October 5, 2021

First Cobalt awards refinery contract to Metso Outotec

Commissioning of phase one of First Cobalt’s low-carbon hydrometallurgical refinery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.

October 5, 2021

Newmont axes gold output targets at Boddington

Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet.

October 5, 2021

Fortescue Metals to eliminate scope 3 emissions by 2040

The world’s fourth largest iron ore miner will address the emissions across its entire global value chain, including steel manufacturing.

October 4, 2021

Caterpillar introduces first mobile generator set to help customers meet EU Stage V emission standards and enhance sustainability profiles

Available through the global Cat dealer network, the Cat XQP200 generator set is the first in a series of EU Stage V mobile generator sets to be introduced by Caterpillar.

October 4, 2021

Voisey’s Bay mine takes unconventional approach to fire suppression

Vale will utilize Rosenbauer’s 6x6 Panther to in the remote, northern location.

October 4, 2021

BHP inks nickel supply deal with Toyota-Panasonic battery venture

The collaboration with Japan’s Prime Planet Energy & Solutions seeks the creation of "a green electric vehicle ecosystem."

October 3, 2021

Mixed hydroxide precipitate — the new class one nickel

The push for de-carbonization is the primary driver for the battery mega-factory boom. All of these factories need nickel and cobalt for their products, but mostly they need nickel.