BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Launch Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trial in the Pilbara
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have begun testing battery-electric haul trucks at BHP's Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara, with the industry-first collaboration generating data to support mine electrification, lower emissions and the future deployment of battery-electric mining fleets.
Leading Edge Materials Secures 25-Year Mining Lease for Norra Kärr Project in Sweden
Sweden has granted Leading Edge Materials a 25-year mining lease for the Norra Kärr project, paving the way for what could become the European Union's first heavy rare earths mine and strengthening regional supply chain security for critical minerals used in electric vehicles, wind energy and defence.
Hudbay Breaks Ground on New Ingerbelle Expansion, Strengthening Copper Mountain’s Long-Term Future
Hudbay has officially broken ground on the New Ingerbelle expansion at its Copper Mountain operation in British Columbia, advancing a key growth project that is expected to extend mine life beyond 2040, increase copper production and reinforce the region’s position as a strategic source of critical minerals.
American Ocean Minerals Corporation Completes Major Environmental Sampling Campaign in the Cook Islands
American Ocean Minerals Corporation has completed one of the most extensive environmental baseline research campaigns conducted in the deep-sea minerals sector, generating critical data to support resource development, environmental assessment and future regulatory approvals in the Cook Islands.
Newmont Secures Major Approvals for Red Chris Block Cave Project in British Columbia
Newmont has secured key regulatory approvals for its Red Chris Block Cave project in British Columbia, paving the way for a final investment decision later this year and reinforcing the region's emergence as a strategically important source of future copper supply.
Rio Tinto Commissions $1.5 Billion AP60 Smelter Expansion to Boost Low-Carbon Aluminium Production
Rio Tinto has begun commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion in Quebec, increasing low-carbon aluminium capacity while reinforcing North America's critical minerals and metals supply chain. For the mining sector, the project highlights how innovation, decarbonisation and operational competitiveness are becoming increasingly interconnected.
Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals Target Rare Earth Supply Chain Resilience Through Strategic Partnership
Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore an end-to-end rare earths partnership centred on Canada's Strange Lake project, linking mining, processing, industrial technology and downstream demand to strengthen critical minerals supply chains.
How Vale’s Local Procurement Programme is Delivering Sustainable Mining and Regional Development
Vale’s local procurement strategy is generating billions of reais in economic activity across Brazil’s mining regions, strengthening local supply chains, supporting supplier development and creating long-term socioeconomic benefits in communities that host mining operations.
