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Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Haul Trucks in Australia Achieve One Billion Tonne Milestone
February 2, 2018
Rio Tinto’s fleet of autonomous haul trucks achieved a significant milestone at the company’s world-class operations in Australia last week by moving their one-billionth tonne of material. Since commencing trial operations in 2008, haul trucks fitted with Autonomous Haulage System
Government of Mongolia and Rio Tinto to Explore Win-Win Partnership Solutions
February 2, 2018
The Prime Minister of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh and other government representatives and Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques met in Ulaanbaatar to progress their partnership. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the relationship by setting up a joint working
Rio Tinto Strengthens Presence in Mongolia
February 2, 2018
Rio Tinto is further strengthening its presence in Mongolia, underscoring its commitment to the country. Rio Tinto will establish a new office in Ulaanbaatar and expand its national employee numbers to around 80 through the course of 2018. The new
France to Shut All Coal-fired Power Plants by 2021
February 1, 2018
France has announced plans to shut all coal-fired plants in the country by 2021, two-years earlier than previously intended. The announcement was made by the French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The decision pushes
Construction Set to Begin on Udangudi Supercritical Thermal Power Project, India
February 1, 2018
The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is set to break ground on the first stage of Udangudi power station, a 1,320MW supercritical thermal power project (TPP) to be built in Thoothukudi district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Coal Helping Developing Countries Fight Poverty and Disease
February 1, 2018
Developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America face the uphill task of reducing mortality due to diseases, many caused by poor hygiene and other localized pollution concerns accompanying poverty. Poor communities are constantly exposed to diseases caused by poor
Metminco Submits Plan of Works for Miraflores Gold Project, Colombia
January 30, 2018
Metminco Ltd has submitted a plan of works to the Colombian Mining Agency for the Miraflores gold project. The plan follows Metminco’s announcement last year that it had established a reserve of 457,000 ounces of gold and 385,000 ounces of
Danakali Study Puts Colluli Potash Project Ahead of the Pack, Eritrea
January 30, 2018
Danakali Ltd has further improved the economics of its tier-1 Colluli Potash Project in Eritrea with a new study delivering industry leading capital intensity and first quartile operating costs. The front end engineering design (FEED) study has confirmed Colluli as
Tyranna Resources Eyes Producer Status at Eureka Gold Project, Western Australia
January 30, 2018
Tyranna Resources Ltd aims to transition from explorer to producer through its recently acquired Eureka Gold Mine located north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The project was acquired in December 2017, and drilling is expected to enhance the exploration upside
Cradle Resources Raises $2.9 Million to Advance Panda Hill Niobium Project, Tanzania
January 30, 2018
Cradle Resources Ltd is raising $2.9 million via the placement of shares at $0.12 each to institutional and sophisticated investors. Proceeds from the placement will be used to continue the advancement of Cradle’s Panda Hill Niobium Project in Tanzania. The
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