Chinese mining news

BHP and China’s intelligent industrial conveyor service provider Wuxi BOTON Technology Co., Ltd. (BOTON) have signed a Global Framework Agreement to expand their collaboration to advance innovative and more sustainable conveyor systems in mining.

China Baowu and Rio Tinto have successfully completed industrial-scale pelletisation and shaft furnace trials in China using Rio Tinto’s Pilbara Blend iron ore, as part of their broader partnership to study ways to reduce steelmaking emissions.

Weir, a mining technology company, has secured a multimillion-dollar contract in quarter two with a major Chinese non-ferrous metals company to supply WARMAN® pumps for the Phase III expansion of a Xizang copper mine.

Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights into copper’s recent performance and a 2026 outlook for the sector.

Nitesh Shah, CEO, Metalysis, discusses the latest political trends surrounding critical minerals with a focus on the UK’s critical minerals strategy.

Fortescue Ltd announces the successful syndication of a Renminbi-denominated (RMB) syndicated term loan facility of 14.2 billion (approximately US$2 billion) with participation from leading Chinese, Australian, and international lenders.

BHP has released its latest Operational Review, highlighting record copper and iron ore production as primary drivers behind its strong 2025 performance.

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.

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.

A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks has entered operation at the Yimin opencast mine in Inner Mongolia, China.