BHP tests world-first automated shiploaders in the Pilbara
The project is expected to enable an increase in production of more than one million tonnes each year.
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As known resources are depleted and projected demand for key minerals increases, finding the next new deposits has become more urgent.
Peru cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalization
Late on Thursday, left-wing lawmakers from the ruling Peru Libre party presented a bill to nationalize copper production in Peru.
Three month strike set to end at Sibanye as miners back deal
Sibanye’s biggest mining unions agreed to a wage deal that will end nearly 90 days of a workers’ strike at its three gold mines.
Iron ore price set for biggest weekly gain in three months
The rise in prices could be limited, ANZ Research said in a note.
Congo sees surge in mining of metals for green energy transition
About 500 of the nation’s mining permits are in advanced development and will soon lead to new projects for lithium and cobalt.
China electric car sales rose in May as lockdowns start to ebb
The May bounce back in deliveries is an encouraging sign for the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market.
Biden keeps funds flowing to build US electric vehicle supply chain
The latest sum of support was tucked into the Ukraine aid bill signed into law late last month.
Russia stake in biggest Zimbabwe platinum project deters backers
Development work on the Darwendale deposit began in early 2020, but operations at the project were soon halted because of a lack of capital.