August 6, 2024

Caterpillar says 2024 profits will be higher than expected

Caterpillar, one of the world’s biggest producers of heavy machinery, is seen as a bellwether for industrial activity as a key supplier to industries.

August 3, 2024

Arcadium acquires Li-Metal’s technology, pilot plant in $11 million deal

Arcadium will also provide lithium to Li-Metal as part of a long-term offtake agreement.

August 1, 2024

Owner of new Singapore exchange Abaxx agrees deal with MineHub

Under a share exchange deal, Abaxx will acquire 10.9% of MineHub.

July 31, 2024

New digital mining map from Northern Miner and DigiGeoData 

New digital interface provides detailed information on over 17,000 mining assets worldwide, offering improved access to data and aiding decision-making for investors and companies.

July 30, 2024

Komatsu achieves major autonomous milestones

Komatsu launched the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) in 2008, marking the world’s first commercial application of an AHS.

July 29, 2024

BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous

Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents.

July 27, 2024

Big Oil seizes lithium opportunities

Mining companies could benefit in cash and technology as major fossil fuel companies invest in lithium.

July 22, 2024

Metso strengthens slurry handling offering by acquiring Jindex in Australia

Jindex Pty is a privately owned Australian company specializing in valves and process flow control. 

July 22, 2024

BHP’s potash mine in Canada now 50% ready

BHP is halfway through completing its massive Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, with first production expected in 2026.

July 22, 2024

CleanTech produces battery-grade lithium in first phase of DLE pilot

It achieved a lithium recovery rate of about 95% from the brine, with a total recovery of 88%.