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Anglo American Secures Approval for Lake Lindsay Coal Mine Expansion, Australia
November 13, 2023
Anglo American has secured the mining lease for the expansion of the Lake Lindsay metallurgical coal mine in Central Queensland (QLD), Australia. This mining lease from the QLD government marks the final hurdle for the coal mine expansion. It allows
Sandvik Secures Fossil-free Steel for Future Manufacturing of Loaders and Trucks
November 10, 2023
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and steelmaker SSAB have signed a letter of intent for purchasing of fossil-free steel to be used in the production of Sandvik loaders and trucks for the mining industry. SSAB aims to deliver fossil-free steel
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil the First FLXdrive Battery Locomotive
November 10, 2023
Wabtec and its launch customer Roy Hill, majority owned by Hancock Prospecting, celebrated the debut of the FLXdrive battery locomotive, the world’s first 100 percent battery-powered, heavy-haul locomotive for mainline service. The ceremony unveiled the unique, striking pink-colored locomotive at
Ivanhoe Mines Set to Reach 46% Emissions Reduction at Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mine, DRC
November 6, 2023
Ivanhoe Mines released an updated current and future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions assessment of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex. The assessment, conducted by independent consultants Skarn Associates of London, England and WSP Group of Montreal, Canada, confirms that Kamoa-Kakula is the
EIA: EU Sanctions on Russia’s Coal Increase U.S. Coal Exports to Europe
November 3, 2023
U.S. coal exports increased by 5.7 million short tons (MMst) in the 12 months after EU sanctions on coal from Russia went into full effect in August 2022. The increase was driven almost exclusively by a 22 percent jump in
Rio Tinto and Prysmian Partner on Supply Chain to Expand Power Grids for Energy Transition
November 3, 2023
Rio Tinto and cable solution provider Prysmian are partnering to build a more sustainable North American supply chain for materials needed to expand power grids for the energy transition. According to the EIA, power generation from renewables in the U.S.
Anglo American and Mitsubishi Materials to Collaborate on Responsible Copper Value Chain
November 1, 2023
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation to collaborate on the creation of a copper product offering that responds to growing demand for metals with demonstrably strong provenance credentials. The collaboration will focus on driving
Death Toll Rises to 42 After Fire at ArcelorMittal’s Kostenko Coal Mine, Kazakhstan
October 30, 2023
The death toll from a fire at a coal mine in Kazakhstan rose to 42 on Sunday, with four people still missing, the press service of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said. It added that rescue operations were being “hampered
Sibanye-Stillwater to Close Four PGM Shafts, Affecting 4,000 Jobs, Africa
October 30, 2023
South Africa-based precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater is set to axe more than 4,000 jobs, as part of a restructuring process of its platinum group metal (PGM) shafts. Under the planned restructuring process, the company intends to shut down four
China to Tighten Exports of Key EV Battery Material Graphite
October 25, 2023
China said last week it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, springing a surprise with another bid to control critical mineral supply in response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance. China is the
