Chinese mining news
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.
EACON Mining partners with BAOWU on first iron ore project
EACON Mining has recently secured its first iron ore project by partnering with Xichang Mining, a BAOWU company, to automate operations at the Taihe Iron Mine in China.
Vale reports strong 2Q24 results
Vale has reported strong operational performance in 2Q24, buoyed by record-high second quarter iron ore solutions production since 2018.
Cummins announces field testing of mining hybrid truck solution
Cummins Inc. has commissioned its diesel hybrid solution in partnership with one of China’s leading rigid mining truck manufacturers: NHL.
Beijing MMD signs contract with Winning Consortium Simandou
Beijing MMD has signed a contract with Winning Consortium and Baowu for the delivery of three semi-mobile sizing stations to Winning Consortium Simandou/WCS iron ore project in Guinea.
Weir opens new foundry in China
Weir Group, the global mining technology leader, has officially opened its new foundry in Xuzhou, China – part of Weir’s ESCO global foundry network.
Anglo American to partner with GEM on electric vehicle battery technologies
Anglo American will partner with GEM to explore new technologies to be used in batteries for electric vehicles.