Trade & transport

Norton Rose Fullbright has advised First Quantum Minerals on its copper prepay arrangement with the largest copper producer in China.

An Indonesian contractor in the mining sector has achieved over 90% uptime with Volvo CE haulers.

Sigma Lithium has shipped 22 000 t of lithium concentrate at the Port of Vitoria in Brazil.

Torex Gold has reported the successful breakthrough of the Guajes Tunnel at the Media Luna Project in Mexico.

The first shipment of copper concentrate from Ivanhoe Mines’ DRC Project has arrived by rail at Lobito, Angola.

Anglo American plc announces the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for De Beers’ tenth sales cycle of 2023.

Eramet and Vibrantz Technologies have announced a 10-year agreement whereby Eramet will supply Vibrantz with manganese ore for lithium-ion battery and other applications.

Mineral Resources has handed over its road trains to Hexagon AB for conversion to autonomous operation.

AstaZero will expand its test facility to include a complete mine vehicle testing environment.

Cummins has unveiled its brand-new European master rebuild centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland – the first of its kind in Europe.

Sigma Lithium has successfully prepared 22 500 t of battery-grade, carbon neutral, zero hazardous chemicals, and zero tailings sustainable lithium at Vitoria Port to be shipped to Glencore.

BHP has officially celebrated the shipment of 3 billion t of high-quality iron ore to China, hosting key customer representatives on a tour of its Pilbara and Port Hedland operations and a gala event in Perth.

Hyundai Motor Group has announced the signing of an MOU with Korea Zinc for a comprehensive collaboration across the nickel value chain.

Anglo American plc has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for De Beers’ seventh sales cycle of 2023.

Nickel Industries has announced that the haul road linking the Hengjaya Mine to the Indonesian Morowali Industrial Park in central Sulawesi has been completed.