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Zijin’s La Arena mine in Peru deploying 50 all battery Tonly DTE145 trucks
Zijin Mining has invested in 50 Tonly DTE145 91 t class battery electric wide body mining trucks at its La Arena copper-gold mine in Peru, which are also equipped with battery swapping technology.
The Arena mine has thus became the first…
How China Gained Control Over the Global Rare Earth Minerals Supply Chain
Rare earth minerals, a group of 17 metallic elements essential for modern technologies, have become a strategic asset in the 21st century. From smartphones and electric vehicles to wind turbines and military equipment, rare earths are…
Rio Tinto and Baowu open Western Range iron ore mine
Rio Tinto has officially opened its newest iron ore mine, Western Range, with Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King joining Yinhawangka Traditional Owners and senior representatives from Rio…
Metso breaks ground in Western Canada with new service centre
Metso has celebrated the groundbreaking of its new service centre in Prince George, British Columbia, a facility that, it says, will support growing customer demand in the region – particularly in the copper and gold sectors.
Metso will…
Namib Minerals Debuts on Nasdaq Following $609 Million SPAC Merger with Hennessy Capital
Namib Minerals, a prominent African gold and green minerals producer, has officially commenced trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “NAMM” as of Friday, June 6, 2025. This milestone follows the successful completion of…
India and Italy Strengthen Ties to Address Critical Mineral Supply Challenges
India and Italy have recently intensified their collaboration to tackle the growing concerns over the concentration of critical mineral supplies. Recognizing the risks associated with dependence on a limited number of countries for…
Indian Stainless Steel Industry Seeks Anti-Dumping Duties Amid Surge in Imports
India's stainless steel industry is advocating for the imposition of anti-dumping duties to protect domestic manufacturers from the influx of low-priced imports. The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) plans to file an…
Indian Metals Industry Faces Billions in Trade Risks Amid Global Tariff Shifts
India's metals industry is confronting significant trade challenges due to recent global tariff adjustments, particularly from the United States. The escalation of import duties on steel and aluminum has placed billions of dollars in Indian…
NALCO’s ₹30,000-Crore Expansion Deferred Following Collapse of Rio Tinto Canada Partnership
In a significant development for India's aluminum sector, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has postponed its ambitious ₹30,000-crore expansion plan after its technology collaboration with Rio Tinto Canada fell through. The…
Vale, Cummins & Komatsu advance joint Dual Fuel Program for mining engines
Vale has announced that its partner Cummins Inc has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell, marking a significant milestone in both companies’ joint project with Komatsu to develop an ethanol/diesel-powered…