Paul Moore

BHP has submitted its plans to reopen the Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile. Its ‘Operational Extension of the Cerro Colorado Mining Operation through the Improvement and Expansion of Mining Facilities and Implementation of a New Water Supply System’ (CCLE) project has been passed to the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA). The project would involve

Recently, the launch ceremony for the RTE156 unmanned battery electric mining truck, a new model jointly developed by Lingong Group (LGMG) and Boonray Technology, was held. The RTE156 the two companies says was developed through close collaboration and joint development, marking a new stage in their cooperation in the field of intelligent mining equipment. LGMG

The geology of orebodies is inherently variable, and the ability to characterise that variability accurately and in time to inform operational decisions is critical to effective mine planning and processing performance. Conventional ore characterisation methods (including drilling, geological modelling and laboratory sampling) provide essential information, but can often involve delays between data collection, analysis and

Volvo Autonomous Solutions has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Jokkmokk Iron Mines AB, marking V.A.S. says an important step towards advancing autonomous mining solutions in harsh climate conditions north of the Arctic Circle. A key focus of the collaboration is to explore downsized and purpose-built vehicle solutions tailored to Jokkmokk Iron’s planned

Emerald Resources NL advises that it has executed two Letters of Award with MACA Mining Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Thiess Group, appointing MACA as the preferred mining services contractor for the company’s 100% owned Dingo Range Gold Project in Western Australia and 100% owned Okvau Gold Mine in Cambodia. The Letters

As mining operations become increasingly complex and the need to support net-zero emissions grows more urgent, Hitachi Construction Machinery (soon to be LANDCROS as of April 2027) views the decarbonisation of dump trucks as a critical issue and says it will contribute to sustainable mining operations through digital and innovation. It includes the development of

Continental today announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion. The transaction also includes performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years. The sale of its industrial business is the final step in Continental’s realignment. Lone Star is a leading investment firm with

On June 26, the launch ceremony for the Suzhou Industrial Park Rio Tinto-CITIC Xinxin Equity Investment Fund was successfully held in Suzhou. The fund was jointly established by CITIC Investment Holdings and its wholly-owned subsidiary CITIC Private Equity, in partnership with global miner Rio Tinto Group, Shaanxi Coal Geology Group, Yuanfeng Capital, and the Zhongfang

Visitors to Electra Mining Africa 2026 can expect more than just equipment on display at the Integrated Pump Technology stand – they will have direct access to one of Africa’s most experienced specialist dewatering teams. As one of the most recognised and consistently high-impact exhibitors at this leading mining industry event, Integrated Pump Technology will

Chinese OEMs are moving up the size classes in hydraulic mining excavators. On July 6, the LiuGong 200 t class 9200F ultra-large excavator headed to frontline open-pit mining areas after successful delivery to Jiangxi Copper Group, marking it says a further breakthrough for domestically made ultra-large excavators in high-end metallic mining scenarios. As the new