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BHP and Rio Tinto Welcome First Caterpillar Battery-electric Haul Trucks to the Pilbara, Australia
December 10, 2025
Australia’s first Cat® 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks have arrived at BHP’s Jimblebar Iron Ore Mine in the Pilbara, marking the start of on-site testing, in collaboration with Rio Tinto, of Caterpillar’s battery-electric heavy haulage technology in the
Barrick Resolves Disputes with Mali Government
December 5, 2025
Barrick Mining has entered into an agreement which puts an end to all of its disputes with the government of the Republic of Mali regarding the Loulo and Gounkoto mines. All charges brought against Barrick, its affiliates, and employees will
Cornish Metals Releases Progress Update on Its South Crofty Tin Project, UK
December 3, 2025
Cornish Metals has released an update on the progress of activities at South Crofty Tin Project. “The work program at South Crofty has continued this year following the successful fundraise completed in Q1, and is progressing in line with our
Rio Tinto, Mitsui, and Nippon Steel to Invest $733 Million West Angelas Mine, Australia
November 25, 2025
Rio Tinto, Mitsui and Nippon Steel will invest $733 million (Rio Tinto share $389 million) to develop the West Angelas Sustaining Project, part of the Robe River joint venture in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. The project, to develop new iron
Western Copper and Gold Strengthens Boards with Appointment of Mark Smith
November 24, 2025
Western Copper and Gold has appointed Mark E. Smith, P.E., P.Eng., to its board of directors. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Mark to our board. Mark has a deep understanding of the Yukon and has been a well-respected technical
District Metals Launches New Website for Swedish Subsidiary Bergslagen Metals
November 20, 2025
District Metals has launched a new website for its wholly owned Swedish subsidiary, Bergslagen Metals. The new platform is designed to strengthen communication, transparency, and trust between the company and local communities and other stakeholders. The Bergslagen Metals website is
Freeport-McMoRan Releases Update on Restart Plans for Grasberg Minerals District, Indonesia
November 19, 2025
Freeport-McMoRan released plans to restore large-scale production from PT Freeport Indonesia’s (PTFI) Grasberg Operations in Central Papua, Indonesia. PTFI commenced production from the unaffected Deep Mill Level Zone and Big Gossan underground mines in late October 2025. Remediation activities are
Indonesian Miner Bumi Resources Acquires Australian-based Wolfram
November 17, 2025
Bumi Resources, one of the world’s largest thermal coal exporter and one of the largest global coal companies, has successfully acquired a 99.68 percent ownership stake in Wolfram Limited, an Australian-based gold and copper mining company, and will complete the
Sandvik Report Reveals Untapped Opportunity to Attract Next Generation of Mining Engineers
November 13, 2025
New research from global engineering group, Sandvik, has revealed a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the mining industry’s dwindling pipeline of engineering talent and reinvigorate its reputation as a pillar of sustainable socio-economic growth. The report, The future of mining talent:
Toubani Resources Receives ESIA Approval for Kobada Gold Project in Mali, West Africa
November 13, 2025
Toubani Resources has received formal approval of its environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for the Kobada Gold Project from the state of Mali. “The receipt of ESIA approval is a significant step forward for the Kobada Gold Project. It
