First bikes, then cars, now diggers as batteries’ reach spreads
Komatsu’s “zero-emission” electric digger mirrors a push by global automakers to produce vehicles that meet stricter emissions standards.
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China’s Tewoo is said to sell copper at below-market rates
One of China’s top commodity traders is reportedly offloading refined copper at below-market rates and using the metal as collateral in financing agreements with banks.
Is coal’s slump overdone? Australia’s resilient exports suggest maybe
There are some signs that the rapid decline in thermal coal prices in recent months has moved the market into oversold territory.
Anglo vows to quit Los Bronces $3B expansion if it affects nearby glaciers
The area around Los Bronces copper mine hosts 30% of Chile's copper resources and 10% of the world's.
MineWare and Komatsu launch solution aimed at increasing productivity of loading tool
Currently available only in the Komatsu PC7000-11 models, the Argus PLM system will be rolled out across other PC series excavator models later on.
Mining students learn to develop feasibility studies using high-tech solution
The Riivos-built mining financial technology software helps them spend less time building spreadsheet models and more time optimizing their mine project economics.
Firestone finds another massive diamond at Lesotho mine
It's the second one over 70-carat Firestone has found at its Liqhobong mine this year.
Barrick’s deal-making chairman awarded $12.9m in 2018
John Thornton received a $9.74 million bonus on top of his $2.5 million salary, but used most of the after-tax proceeds of the bonus to buy 215,000 Barrick shares, according to a company's filing.
Lynas weighs up rare earths processing in Australia as Malaysia ups pressure
Lynas, one of the world’s main suppliers of rare earths outside China, said it was open to processing materials closer to its Australian mine if that meant it can renew its licence in the Southeast Asian country.