Abandoned copper mines embraced as fast track to boost output
A range of companies are firing up abandoned assets once seen as financial liabilities to fast-track significant volumes of supply.
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Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses
Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due to a flood of new supply and softening growth in demand from the electric-vehicle sector.
Caterpillar slides as machinery maker curbs full-year outlook
The cautious forecast by one of the world’s biggest heavy machinery producers comes amid uncertainty around the November election in the US.
Workers at Europe’s dirtiest power plant wary of life after coal
The Belchatow plant generates around 20% of Poland's electricity.
New Gold hits commercial rate at Afton C zone, mucks first ore from Rainy River underground
In late September, New Afton mined the first underground ore from the Rainy River gold mine.
China Three Gorges plans $10 billion renewables-coal power base
The project is part of a plan to fill China’s unused desert land with clean electricity generation and transport it on long-distance transport lines to densely populated cities.
Newmont commissions first battery-electric truck at Colorado mine
The vehicle, dubbed the Early Learner Cat 793 XE, is an important milestone for Newmont, made possible through its strategic alliance with Caterpillar.
Asante Gold announces $525 million financing to support Ghana growth plans
The company's plan is to organically grow its gold production through improvements at Bibiani and Chirano.
Rio Tinto transitions to renewable diesel at Kennecott
The operation's overall carbon footprint has now been reduced by more than 80% from 2018 levels.
