Tropical cyclone Megan’s devastating impact on Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) in March 2024 sent shockwaves through Australia’s manganese industry. The storm’s fury forced GEMCO, a joint venture between South32 and Anglo American, to halt prod
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The recent meeting of the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees was a whirlwind of significant announcements and decisions that could reshape the institution’s trajectory and the broader mining industry. The board’s excitement over Mich
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Ceibo, the Chilean mining technology startup backed by BHP, is making waves in the industry with its innovative copper leaching technology. The company, which recently secured a deal with Glencore to test its technology, has appointed Cleve Lightfoot
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The recent high-profile delegation from Catamarca, Argentina, hosted by India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has set the stage for a potential paradigm shift in startup collaborations between the two nations. This
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EACON Mining Technology has just pulled off a monumental feat, successfully completing its mining autonomy project at the Shuichang iron ore mine in northern China. This isn’t just a victory lap for EACON; it’s a strategic pivot, a testament to their
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The mining sector in Nigeria is on the cusp of a transformative shift, as evidenced by the recent town hall meeting in Nasarawa. The Ziva Community Initiative has boldly called for the integration of digital technology and the inclusion of artisanal
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The rare earths sector in Australia is abuzz with the news that the Yangibana project in Western Australia will now operate as an unincorporated joint venture (UJV) between Hastings Technology Metals and Wyloo. This strategic shift, with Wyloo taking
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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has thrown its weight behind a groundbreaking battery technology project, committing $30 million in conditional funding to Livium’s (ASX:LIT) subsidiary VSPC. This substantial investment is earmarked for
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Asteroids, once dismissed as mere celestial debris, are now at the center of a burgeoning industry that could redefine mining as we know it. The shift is driven by the realization that these space rocks are treasure troves of valuable resources, incl
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The mining sector is abuzz with the potential ripple effects of China’s proposed restrictions on lithium extraction technology exports. This move, a retaliatory measure against US tariffs, could significantly reshape the global lithium landscape, and
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