Chinese mining news
BHP builds supply chain resilience with XCMG partnership
BHP is partnering with XCMG Mining Equipment Co. for the delivery of fleet solutions across its global operations, reflecting its continued focus on strengthening supply chain resilience.
Mine smarter, waste less
Alaina Harkness and Batchimeg Ganbaatar outline how the road to real critical mineral independence will be paved by greater innovation in water and waste management.
World's first fleet of 100 5G-A autonomous electric mining trucks launched at Yimin mine
A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks has entered operation at the Yimin opencast mine in Inner Mongolia, China.
Tariffs, Trade & Transformation
Amelia Haines, BMI, UK, studies the implications of current US politics on the Latin American mining sector.
Metso invests in China to strengthen screen offering
Metso is investing in the expansion of its screening solutions in China. The initial investment includes an agreement to acquire screening business, operations and key assets of Selm Technology Co. Ltd.
IEA: Global coal demand set to plateau through 2027
A new IEA report has found that strong deployment of renewables is set to curb growth in coal use even as electricity demand surges, with China – the world’s biggest coal consumer – remaining pivotal.
China’s mineral export restrictions: A catalyst for global supply chain realignment
Joshua Robinson, Co-founder of Darwin Financing Co., shares insights into China’s recent decision to restrict exports of critical minerals to the US – a significant escalation in the rivalry between the two superpowers.
The misleading prices of rare earths
Ramon Barua, CEO, Aclara Resources, examines the disconnect between rare earths’ critical role and its current market reality, and how it poses significant challenges for the future of energy and technological advancements to meet climate goals.
China Mining Expo 2024 highlights smart and green innovations
China Mining Expo 2024 took place at Xi’an Airport Convention and Exhibition Center on 23 – 25 October 2024, focusing on a future shaped by the nation’s new quality productivity forces advocate.
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation partner to trial battery swap truck technology
Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.