by Gordon Barratt | Mar 25, 2026 | News
Australia’s mining sector is set to gain a major export and investment boost under the newly finalised Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA), with tariffs scrapped on critical minerals and new pathways opened for EU capital into Australian projects....
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 25, 2026 | News
As Cummins celebrates its 100th year in business, the company has been looking back on its powerful legacy. The foundation of Cummins Mining is the embodiment of “great things come from humble beginnings.” It started with an entirely homegrown design: the 1926...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 24, 2026 | News
Freeport-McMoRan expects demand for copper for use in electrification, data centers and other high-tech areas to remain resilient despite market jitters tied to the Iran conflict, CEO Kathleen Quirk told Reuters on Monday. Copper, one of the best...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 24, 2026 | News
Tokyo-based ITOCHU Corporation has announced an undisclosed additional capital investment into ITC Platinum Development (IPTD) – a Japanese consortium established by ITOCHU, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and others. ITOCHU and IPTD combined hold a...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 24, 2026 | News
Caterpillar has announced a renewed agreement with Fortescue to continue the supply and operation of the company’s mining automation technology at three mines in Western Australia. The agreement builds on a decade-long deployment of MineStar Command technology at...
by Gordon Barratt | Mar 24, 2026 | News
Glencore has tapped industry veteran Peter Sharpe as chief executive officer (CEO) of its Australian coal business, following the departure of Ian Cribb. Sharpe brings more than 30 years of global mining experience across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and North and...
