Finning, Caterpillar to replace entire haul truck fleet at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile

The new Cate 798 AC electric drive trucks will feature technology that delivers significant improvements in haulage capacity, efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 10:53 am

Quebec Nickel drills greater than 1% nickel at Ducros project

Three key targets so far at the project are Fortin Sill, the Ducros Sill Complex and the Ducros Gabbro.

Northern Miner Staff | August 31, 2022 | 9:51 am

Mexican president courts private investment for new state lithium company

"We wouldn't have enough for it to be only public. It requires a lot of investment," Lopez Obrador said at a news conference.

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 9:34 am

Ford asks US gov’t to speed up mining permits

Ford says it takes up to 10 years to complete permitting requirements for critical mineral mining in the US, versus two to three years in Canada and Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 9:33 am

Mongolian government pays $153m to settle dispute over Erdenet and Monros mines

Erdenet is one of Asia’s biggest copper and molybdenum mines.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 9:28 am

Junior exploration sector poised for value investment, say analysts

Haywood's analysts argue that with the GDXJ trading down about 21% in the year to date, the junior segment offers deep contrarian value at a low-risk entry point.

Henry Lazenby | August 31, 2022 | 9:23 am

Toyota to invest $5.3 billion in Japan, US for EV battery supply

When the additional facilities come on line between 2024 and 2026, Toyota's battery production capacity in the two countries will have increased by 40 gigawatt-hours.

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 8:11 am

Copper price slides as China factory activity slows

China's factory activity contracted for the second straight month in August.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 31, 2022 | 8:06 am

Mining tycoon’s conviction may have cost him billionaire status

Beny Steinmetz was found guilty of bribing public officials in Guinea to secure the concession for the vast mountain of ore worth billions of dollars.

Bloomberg News | August 31, 2022 | 7:43 am

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