The Trump administration’s efforts to prop up the quickly declining coal industry have run into a problem: Some coal industry players don’t want any part of it. Two Colorado coal plant owners have called the Trump administration’s mandate to keep the facility running...
In open-pit mining, loading and haulage typically account for around 50–60 per cent of total operating costs, making efficiency gains in this area critical to overall mine performance. After fuel, tyres are usually the most expensive consumable in surface mining. A...
Rio Tinto has bolstered its share structure as it moves closer to a potential merger with Glencore, with major investors signalling confidence that a deal could be reached by the deadline. Rio Tinto has strengthened its shareholder base and taken steps to reinforce...
US President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical minerals stockpile with $12-billion in seed money from the US Export-Import Bank, a Trump administration official familiar with the plan said. The investment marks Washington’s latest attempt to...
lencore Canada says it has yet to reach an agreement with the Quebec government on a long-term regulatory framework for the Horne smelter and Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR), despite a self-imposed January 31 deadline to confirm a viable path forward for...
Merger talks between Rio Tinto and Glencore are running up against a February 5 deadline, with an extension now looking increasingly likely. As reported by The Australian Financial Review, an extension is considered the most likely scenario. Under UK takeover...
