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Glencore and BHP lead positive outlook of mining industry

Brand Finance Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2023 Report highlights Glencore as the most valuable mining brand, at $6 bn, followed by BHP, valued at $5.2 bn.

Is there enough lithium to support EV manufacturing?

European Lithium raises its presence in the mining industry after seeing the potential demand for lithium extraction following mining activity in Austria

Caterpillar uses EV technology to decarbonise mining

A successful demonstration shows how Caterpillar can decarbonize mining by switching mining firms to electric vehicles (EVs)

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Extending maintenance intervals with ultra-hard wearfacings

Hans Bengtsson and Daniel Hoekfors explain how wear-resistant materials are overcoming challenges from wear and abrasion at iron ore mines in the Nordics

Mexico's mining association joins MAC's sustainable mining

Mexico joins 11 other nations which have adopted the Toward Sustainable Mining structure

Nordic Mining secures long lead technology packages

The technology packages are for Engebø Rutile and Garnet

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BHP trials renewable fuel at Yandi

BHP is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to help power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia

Energy transition drove 25% of the top M&A deals in mining

The energy transition was the key driver behind 25% of the top 20 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in mining in 2022, says GlobalData