by Gordon Barratt | Aug 18, 2021 | News
The announcement by BHP, the world’s second-largest mining company, that it will shift its oil and gas assets into a joint venture with Australian outfit Woodside is a clear indication the “Big Australian” is getting out of the carbon-based fuel industry. BHP has also...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 17, 2021 | News
Metso Outotec and TOMRA Mining have agreed to continue the non-exclusive cooperation to supply particle ore sorting solutions for the mining and metallurgical industries. The collaboration expands Metso Outotec’s and TOMRA’s capability to offer leading-edge solutions...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 17, 2021 | News
Electric vehicle (EV) makers are pushing for an intermediary role in mining to secure supplies of key battery metals, according to the head of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. “We’ve had discussions on that and Tesla has definitely explored these options,” CEO Randy...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 17, 2021 | News
Switzerland-based mining and trading company Glencore will take 100pc ownership of the Rolleston thermal coal mine in Australia’s Queensland, after agreeing to buy Japanese firm Sumitomo’s 12.5pc stake and having completed the purchase of a 12.5pc stake...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 17, 2021 | News
Sandvik is collaborating with Nokia and Finnish company VTT in a new research project aimed at making the mining industry more productive, safe and sustainable. Dubbed Next Generation Mining (NGMining), the project will see the introduction of next-generation mining...
by Gordon Barratt | Aug 17, 2021 | News
Metso Outotec’s Premier horizontal grinding mill. Image: Metso Outotec. Metso Outotec has been chosen to supply its Premier SAG Mill for Northern Star Resources’ Thunderbox gold mine expansion, north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The value of the mill in a...
