The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance has deployed light-duty battery electric vehicles and fast chargers at its Bowen Basin coal mines in Queensland.
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Cat sets the stage for battery electric underground loader
Cat has signalled that it will unveil the Cat R1700 XE LHD battery electric vehicle later this year, after first announcing the concept in 2019.
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Tesla targets $1bn investment in Australian EV minerals
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has declared the company plans to spend more than $1 billion on Australia’s minerals supply to cater for growing electric vehicle (EV) demand.
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Sparking the next phase of electrification
The mining industry has been a frontrunner in adopting new technologies over the past decade, with electrification serving as the next frontier for a cleaner and cost-effective future.
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Mining industry leaders rally behind green vehicle initiative
Industry leaders including BHP and Gold Fields reinstated their pledge towards the International Council on Mining & Metals' (ICMM) innovation for the cleaner, safer vehicles (ICSV) initiative at IMARC 2020.
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In position for a lithium comeback
Pilbara Minerals, AVZ Minerals and Core Lithium have all adjusted their plans due to COVID-19 and the challenging market for lithium. Vanessa Zhou looks at what’s in store for the trio.
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Galaxy confident in improving lithium demand
Galaxy Resources is anticipating that its Sal de Vida lithium mine in Argentina will enter production in time for a surge in lithium demand.
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Vulcan’s lithium extraction exceeds 90% at Germany geothermal brines
Boasting Europe’s largest lithium resource, Vulcan Energy Resources has a central position close to the growing lithium-ion battery (LIB) and electric vehicle (EV) markets in Germany, plus the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity and water usage of all lithium projects globally.
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Pilbara Minerals prepares to strike as lithium resurgence nears
Pilbara Minerals is set to receive $US110 million in financing, positioning it to capitalise on the growing demand for raw lithium materials.
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Hastings to supply Schaeffler with rare earths for 10 years
Hastings Technology Metals has inked a master agreement with German automotive supplier Schaeffler Technologies AG for the supply of its mixed rare earth carbonate (MREC).
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BMW to source lithium from Australian mines
The BMW Group has signed a contract with Ganfeng Lithium to receive its supply for the battery-making ingredient from Australian mines.
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Lithium, cobalt markets to recover next year
Demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year following a disappointing 2019, according to Fitch Solutions.
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Australia builds focus on becoming critical minerals powerhouse
The Australian Government is prioritising the development of the nation's position as a global supplier of rare earths and high performance metals.
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AVZ retains lithium momentum with Chinese backing
AVZ Minerals has secured another Chinese backer for its Manono lithium and tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid softening market conditions.
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Australian Mines to re-negotiate Sconi offtake with SK Innovation
Australian Mines has extended its timeline for the Sconi project offtake agreement with Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer SK Innovation due to project financing concerns.
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Wesfarmers takes control of Kidman Resources
Wesfarmers has executed its acquisition of Kidman Resources by completing a $776 million deal.
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Four things lithium miners should look for when selecting a tech partner
As the world creates modern renewable energy storage solutions, adopts more portable electronics and continues the conversion of fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles, the global demand for lithium-ion batteries will continue to surge.
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Syrah to slash production in response to volatile graphite market
Syrah Resources plans to take “immediate action” in response to the sudden decrease in graphite prices, which may plummet further later this year.
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Pilbara Minerals finds Chinese backing amid softening market
Pilbara Minerals plans to sell an 8.5 per cent stake in the company to China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer despite a slowdown in lithium's largest market.
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Galaxy defers shipment from Mt Cattlin
Galaxy Resources has reported a shipment delay at its Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalum operations in Western Australia, which was intended for departure during the second quarter of this year.
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