Autonomous mining’s next challenge: making the whole fleet think
Automation and electrification are rippling through the mining vehicle industry, but the industry's next challenge extends beyond deploying individual driverless…
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Alejandro Gonzalez
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US boron: from critical minerals policy to domestic production
In recent years, the United States has moved to reduce its reliance on foreign supply chains and the risks that…
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CiDi reports 1,900 autonomous mining trucks shipped as deployment scales
CiDi, Hong Kong-listed company, has reported more than 1,900 cumulative shipments of autonomous mining trucks, as the Chinese technology company…
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Cobalt supply: why battery recycling patents matter
The battery industry was built on patents. One of the most important breakthroughs in lithium-ion battery technology was the invention…
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US unveils $58m in deals for graphite, tantalum, niobium and boron projects
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has announced $58m (£42.8m) in financing for three critical minerals projects, covering…
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Genesis-Vault deal reflects Australia’s changing gold growth story
Australia's gold industry is entering a period of both production growth and corporate consolidation. The agreed Genesis-Vault merger, announced in…
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Indonesia’s nickel challenge shifts from mining to processing
Indonesia has already won the race to become the world's dominant nickel producer. The next challenge is more complex: economically…
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Critical minerals didn’t disappear from the West, structural forces pushed them away
In May 2026, the US Department of Energy announced $45.7m for 19 projects to help fill domestic critical minerals and…
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UK and EU target Sudan gold mining financial flows
The UK and EU have introduced new measures targeting Sudan’s gold sector, including mining companies, gold imports and chemicals used…
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Thailand’s largest lignite mine installs two MMD mineral sizer stations
Thailand's largest lignite (brown coal) mine has commissioned two new mineral sizer stations as part of a long-term programme to…