July 10, 2024 Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US to Chile that are also working to commercialize DLE.
July 9, 2024 Hexagon, Scania and Fidens debut Brazil’s first teleoperated 8×4 mining truck The result is a remotely operated, super-capacity heavy tipper that prioritises safety while heightening speed and productivity in challenging mining environments.
July 9, 2024 Caterpillar to show the mine site of the future at MINExpo 2024 CAT will showcase industry leading technologies, cutting-edge innovation and customized solutions for mine sites at MINExpo 2024.
July 9, 2024 Critical Metals, Obeikan partner to build lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia The deal creates Arabian New Energy company, which seeks the exclusive right to purchase spodumene mined at Wolfsberg in Austria.
July 9, 2024 Barrick taps Fleet Space’s technology to advance copper exploration at Reko Diq Reko Diq is a strategic part of Barrick’s copper portfolio as it grows its exposure to the key energy transition metal.
July 9, 2024 Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare earth elements, specifically dysprosium and terbium.
July 3, 2024 Micromine offers complimentary access to advanced data management platform Micromine Nexus is now available at no cost to all Micromine customers.
July 3, 2024 Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years.
July 3, 2024 Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW.
July 2, 2024 Rio Tinto completes largest off-grid solar plant build in Canada’s North The solar project complements a wind power plant at Diavik, which has been operating since 2012.
Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment. January 14, 2026 | 07:15 am