Weir Group expands into Asia with Singapore firm acquisition
Move seeks strengthening the firm’s position as energy markets recover.
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Copper demand from electric vehicles to be nine times higher by 2027 — study
The growing market for electric vehicles will significantly impact demand for copper over the next decade, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.
Tanzania accuses Acacia of illegal mining in fresh blow to Barrick’s subsidiary
Government accused the gold miner of operating illegally in the country and said it has been evading taxes.
K+S Bethune mine in Canada churns out first tonnes of potash
The mine, which began operations last month, is expected to produce 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of potash this year and 2 million tonnes per year once at full capacity.
Gem Diamonds finds two large rocks at flagship mine in Lesotho
The last time Gem Diamonds had had made a significant discovery at its Letšeng mine before April this year was in 2015.
New met-coal mine opens in Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump didn't waste the opportunity to press his pro-coal agenda by mentioning the opening of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania.
Scania Mining offering smaller mining-truck model to compete with “yellow iron”
Scania holds a strong market position in the production of smaller-class mining trucks, known in the U.S. as Class 8 (>33,000 pounds or 14,969 kg) vehicles.
3,000-year-old copper mask is oldest crafted object in South America
It's a well-known fact that copper was used by ancient peoples to make some of the earliest tools and artwork.
