Asian mining news

Sandvik has announced the launch of xCell® Banshee and xCell® Hydra, two new digital ground support solutions designed to provide unprecedented insight into rock bolt performance and ground behaviour.

Komatsu Ltd. and its subsidiary EARTHBRAIN Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership with AIM Intelligent Machines (AIM), a developer of autonomous operation technology for bulldozers and hydraulic excavators.

MMD Group Limited (MMD) has successfully completed the latest phase of its long-standing partnership with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), to deliver two new Sizer Stations for the Mae Moh lignite mine as the operation continues its transition from conventional crushing to modern mineral sizing technology.

J.H. Fletcher & Co. (Fletcher), a global leader in the design and manufacture of underground mining equipment, has announced the appointment of Gainwell Engineering Private Limited as its authorised distributor for India.

BHP has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering Co. Ltd (Nerin) for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion project in South Australia.

Ioneer Ltd have announced the signing of non-binding MOUs with the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation ("KIND"), the Republic of Korea’s specialised public institution mandated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport ("MOLIT"), and Hyundai Engineering Co. Ltd. to advance the development of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project.

Metso has been awarded an order to supply key cellhouse process equipment for a zinc smelter expansion project in South Asia.

Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia have reached agreement to adjust the shareholder loan interest rate for the Oyu Tolgoi project, in line with the requirement under the Shareholders Agreement to periodically review the appropriateness of the rate.

Metso continues to expand its mill lining Life Cycle Services (LCS) offering in Asia Pacific, securing two new long-term agreements in the first half of 2026 and building a strong pipeline of future opportunities.

Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited has awarded Weir an order to supply 14 GEHO TZPM 2000 positive displacement pumps equipped with GLORES (GEHO Load Reduction System).