BHP Group Ltd., the world's largest miner, is urging Australia to lift its long-standing ban on nuclear power as the country strives to decarbonize its electricity system. Laura Tyler, BHP's chief technical officer, emphasized the importance of including nuclear energy in the energy mix for a safe and reliable power supply alongside wind, solar, batteries, and Read More
The Australian government has opened a consultation on its Hydrogen Headstart program, which aims to boost renewable hydrogen production in the country. The program, backed by a $2 billion budget, will support large-scale electrolyser deployments to accelerate Australia's renewable hydrogen capacity. The consultation paper outlines the program's objectives, eligibility criteria, funding mechanism, and other features. It Read More
Green Gravity and underground mining contractor RUC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the commercialization of gravitational energy storage systems. The partnership combines RUC's expertise in shaft sinking and mineshaft hoisting operations with Green Gravity's energy storage technology, aiming to accelerate the deployment of gravitational energy storage systems in mineshafts. The collaboration Read More
Kabanga Nickel Limited's parent company, Lifezone Metals, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after merging with GoGreen Investments Corp. The Kabanga Nickel project in Tanzania, owned by Tembo Nickel Limited, is implementing clean technology called "Hydromet Technology" to produce nickel, copper, and cobalt for the US electric vehicle industry. Lifezone Metal presented the Read More
Torex Gold has placed an order for 28 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from Rokion for its Media Luna project in Mexico. These BEVs will be used for zero-emission personnel transport and production support functions at the project, which aims to extend the life of Torex Gold's El Limón Guajes Complex. Media Luna is an underground deposit containing Read More
Barrick Gold Corporation announced a new 10-year plan for the Kibali mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to establish it as one of the company's elite Tier One mines. Kibali is capable of producing over 500,000 ounces of gold annually for at least a decade at a cost below the industry average, with Read More
China's steel industry holds significant potential for decarbonization, presenting lucrative opportunities for multinational mining corporations and furthering the global green transition, according to industry experts. China, one of the world's major producers and consumers of steel, is actively investigating approaches to reduce carbon emissions throughout its steel value chain. These strategies encompass enhancing energy efficiency and Read More
ABB and mining services group Perenti have been awarded a contract by Australian mine operator IGO Ltd. to conduct an all-electric mine study for the Cosmos Nickel Project in Western Australia. The collaboration aims to design the optimal electrification plan for the underground mine, covering aspects such as mine design optimization, fleet selection, power distribution, and Read More
Global mining and metals company Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 low carbon aluminum smelter in Saguenay, Canada. The expansion will be supported by $113 million in financial aid from the Quebec government. The investment aims to meet the increasing demand for low-carbon, high-quality aluminum used in various industries such Read More
Minera Centinela, a subsidiary of Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA) group, has launched a new 100% electric fleet consisting of 50 pickup trucks and eight mining equipment units for the Esperanza Sur copper mine. This initiative makes Centinela the mining company in Chile with the largest fleet of electric trucks. The electric pickup trucks, branded Voltera, have a Read More
