Scania develops biofuel-powered, driverless truck
The truck is expected to improve the safety of operations at mine sites.
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HySafe believes hydrogen could replace diesel at mine sites
The International Association for Hydrogen Safety believes that hydrogen could help decarbonize the industry.
Rio Tinto sees rosy future for diamonds despite end of Argyle
Company is exploring for diamonds in Canada as part of its plans to stay in the sector despite the looming closure of its Argyle mine in Australia, known for extremely rare pink diamonds.
Lucara rocks — finds blue, pink diamonds at Botswana mine
The diamonds, found at the area that yielded the famous 1,111-carat “Lesedi La Rona” in 2015, will be sold in December.
Platinum Group Metals boosts reserves at Waterberg mine with new DFS
Under the DFS mine plan, first production is estimated in late 2023 with ramp-up to steady state by 2027.
Savannah Resources to extract quartz, glass-making ceramic at lithium mine in Portugal
Co-products will initially be sold to ceramics industry customers in Portugal and Spain.
Gold gets another boost as US risks strengthen case for havens
Gold is heading for a fifth monthly advance as the Federal Reserve and central banks globally cut interest rates.
Rio strikes deal with Chinese partners to cut steel-making emissions
The partnership with China Baowu Steel Group and Tsinghua University seeks to develop new ways to cut carbon emissions along the steelmaking supply chain.
Lithium Americas trims production target, budget for Nevada mine
Lithium Americas said it now plans to spend $400 million on the first phase of its Thacker Pass project with output of 20,000 tonnes of lithium annually.