Author name: Oliver Harris

The Zamfara State government has boldly stepped into the global arena, forging strategic partnerships with Chinese firms to revolutionize its agriculture, transportation, and mining sectors. This audacious move, spearheaded by Governor Dauda Lawal, s

Metso has thrown down the gauntlet in the copper extraction industry with the launch of its Cu POX leaching process. This isn’t just another incremental improvement; it’s a bold step towards addressing the sector’s most pressing challenges. As high-g

Epiroc AB has secured a significant order from Hudbay Minerals Inc., marking a bold stride in the electrification of underground mining. The deal, valued at around SEK100 million, encompasses a fleet of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) destined for H

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of both motorsports and mining, Fortescue Zero has unveiled an “ultra-fast booster system” designed to supercharge battery-electric vehicles. This isn’t just a leap for motorsports; it’s a giant

In a bold move to fortify economic ties, a delegation of Canadian exporters descended upon Australia in February 2025, participating in an unprecedented Team Canada Trade Mission. The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) revealed that over

MacLean Engineering is shaking up the mining industry with its bold foray into surface mining, launching a new division dedicated to battery electric vehicles (EVs). This move, announced on Feb. 27, is a significant expansion of the Collingwood, Ont.

The Union government has stepped into the fray of controversy surrounding sand mining off the Kerala coast, asserting that the designated offshore blocks have been carefully carved out to exclude Marine Protected Areas. Union Minister for Coal and Mi

In a bold move that sends shockwaves through the mining industry, the General Operations Force (PGA) has dismantled an illicit gold mining operation in Lubuk Terak, Rusila, Terengganu. The raid, executed with surgical precision, has not only seized e

The mining sector is abuzz with the introduction of a groundbreaking airborne drilling rig (DR) designed specifically for bolter miners (BM). Developed by Guoneng Baotou Energy Co., Ltd, this innovative rig promises to revolutionize roadway excavatio

The seminar held on February 27, 2025, at Biddyut Bhaban, Dhaka, was a clarion call to action for Bangladesh’s energy sector. Organised by the Hydrocarbon Unit (HCU) under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the event brought togethe