Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to boost the coal industry, coal is forecast to generate less electricity this year than last. The U.S. Department of Energy forecasts a decline in coal generation of 7% this year as renewables, especially solar, gain ground....
Chile and the US have signed a joint statement to begin discussions on rare earths and other types of critical minerals, Chile’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. The first meeting will take place within the next two weeks, it added. Areas of potential...
When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his recent visit to Australia, he made it a priority to meet with Rio Tinto chief executive officer Simon Trott, alongside a schedule of meetings with Australian political leaders including Prime Minister Anthony...
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired RPMGlobal Holdings Limited (ASX: RUL), an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Caterpillar’s portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate and...
Peru has approved an environmental study for Buenaventura, one of Peru’s largest mining firms, to proceed with its southern Trapiche copper project with an estimated investment of $3.4-billion, the Andean nation’s state certification office said....
