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From Gold to Copper: Why Barrick’s Pivot Signals a New Era for Critical Metals in India
The winds of change are sweeping through the global mining industry. Barrick Gold, the world’s second-largest gold producer, is rebranding itself simply as Barrick—a symbolic yet strategic shift that signals its growing focus on a new…
Newmont’s Beaune on the importance of BEV battery charge bay placement
A newly published paper from Newmont’s Calen Beaune goes some way to showcasing what it takes to set an underground mine up effectively and efficiently for battery-electric haulage, starting with battery charge bay location.
His paper,…
Union Coal Minister Gangapuram Kishan Reddy Launches “MY NEWSLETTER” to Boost Transparency and…
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April 17, 2025 | National Desk
New Delhi: In a major move to increase transparency and strengthen stakeholder communication, Union Minister for Coal and Mines Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, popularly known as GKR, has launched a new…
Hitachi Construction Machinery launches LANDCROS Connect Insight solution
Hitachi Construction Machinery has announced the development of the LANDCROS Connect Insight solution, which analyses the operational data of mining machinery collected in near-real time to help customers increase the efficiency of their…
Policy-monks & Policy-wonks in Govt put heads together to tackle Tariff Tension/Tremor.
In the wake of intensifying trade hostilities between the United States and China, the Indian government is expressing concern over a possible influx of U.S. agricultural commodities and Chinese manufactured goods into its domestic market.…
India Opens Bidding for Three New Coal Bed Methane Blocks
India initiated the auction of three coal bed methane (CBM) blocks and 55 small discovered oil and gas fields, aiming to enhance domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imports. The announcement was made during a major energy…
ReElement Technologies Secures $20 Million in U.S.-Backed Expansion Funding
ReElement Technologies Corp a subsidiary of American Resources Corporation, has successfully raised $20 million through a U.S.-focused private capital investment round. This funding will support the expansion of its refining operations for…
Impossible Metals Seeks U.S. Approval for Deep-Sea Mining Near American Samoa
California-based deep-sea mining company, has formally requested that U.S. federal authorities initiate a commercial auction for access to critical mineral deposits—including nickel and cobalt—located on the seabed off the coast of American…
Joseph Creed to succeed Jim Umpleby at Caterpillar
The Mining & Construction behemoth celebrated its 100th year at NYSE
Caterpillar Inc the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, has announced a significant leadership transition. Effective May 1, 2025, Jim…
Epiroc extends Fortescue electric, auto drilling ties with record contract
Epiroc says it has banked its largest order contract ever with an agreement to supply a large fleet of electric drill rigs to Fortescue Metals for use at the miner’s iron ore operations across the Pilbara.
The five-year, circa-SEK2.2…