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Fortescue has unveiled a prototype of its proposed “Infinity Train” electric locomotive, completing a 1,100 km journey from Perth to the Pilbara. This milestone marks a significant step in the decarbonization of the company’s heavy haul operations, c

In a move that could reshape the U.S. mining sector’s approach to sustainability and competitiveness, Searles Valley Minerals (SVM) and GlassPoint Solar have announced a significant partnership. The collaboration aims to integrate solar thermal techn

TAKRAF Group has secured a significant contract from the National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco), the world’s largest copper producer. The contract involves supplying seven DELKOR High-Density Thickeners and shear thinning technology for the T

The mining sector is on the cusp of a technological revolution, and Hypermine’s recent seed funding round is a clear indicator of this shift. The Finnish startup, a spinout from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has secured investments from S

Martin Van Den Berghe, CEO of Cytochrome, alongside Jayme Feyhl-Buska and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective, are spearheading a groundbreaking exploration into the potential of biology in mining and enhanced rock weathering (ERW). Their mission?

In a bold stride towards sustainable mining and infrastructure development, Ghana has inked a partnership with Jinpeng Mining Machinery Co. Ltd, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s mining landscape and beyond. The agreement, announc

In a twist that sounds more like science fiction than reality, researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have discovered that a common fungus has an extraordinary ability to metabolize gold. This finding doesn’t just push the boundar

The mining industry is on the cusp of a significant shift, and the epicenter of this change is China. As I stand in Xuzhou, the heart of China’s heavy machinery manufacturing, it’s clear that the dynamics between Chinese original equipment manufactur

In a bold stride towards a greener future, BHP, the global iron-mining behemoth, has inked a landmark agreement with XCMG, the Chinese heavy equipment titan. This isn’t just about buying trucks; it’s about forging a strategic alliance to redefine the

In a move that could reshape the global mining landscape, Chinese mining equipment giant XCMG and BHP, the world’s leading resource company, have inked a new framework agreement. Signed on June 10 at XCMG’s headquarters in Xuzhou, this pact heralds “