Mining Blogs

SALT LAKE CITY – Rio Tinto’s Kennecott operation has progressed its decarbonisation objectives by signing a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with TerraGen for renewable energy from a newly completed wind farm in Texas. Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will purchase 78.5 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy generated by TerraGen’s 238.5 MW Monte Cristo […]

Nov 14 (Reuters) – Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for a weekly rise, supported by a weaker dollar as investors waited for more U.S. economic data to gauge the likelihood of a December rate cut after hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,183.31 per ounce, […]

Setting up a ready mix concrete (RMC) plant is a major capital investment that involves multiple cost components — from land and machinery to logistics, workforce, and utilities. However, beyond these direct expenses, economic conditions play a powerful and often fluctuating role in determining the overall ready mix concrete plant setup cost. In an increasingly […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant upshift in demand for aggregates, quarrying equipment, and associated machinery — a trend that directly supports growth in the market for stone crusher plants and individual stone crusher machines. As the country advances large-scale infrastructure, urban development, and mining operations, the regional demand for robust, efficient […]

The mining and aggregates industry in Latin America is under growing pressure to increase efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development across countries like Mexico, Chile, and Brazil have created higher demand for high-quality aggregates, prompting mining companies to explore energy-saving solutions in their crushing production lines. By adopting […]

SOREL-TRACY, Québec — Rio Tinto and Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) are pleased to announce a transaction to advance the Canadian production of scandium oxide in Sorel-Tracy, Québec at the facility under construction at Rio Tinto’s Critical Minerals and Metallurgical Complex. CGF will invest approximately C$25 million to support production at North America’s sole facility […]

ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steelmaker, reported a better-than-expected third quarter profit on Thursday helped by a strong performance in Europe and gave a positive outlook for 2026. The Luxembourg-based company booked a $1.51 billion core profit in the quarter, 3% above the $1.46 billion seen in company-provided consensus. Shares in the company were up […]

Fund money has surged into the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium contract over the past couple of months as investors bet that the market’s days of chronic oversupply are coming to an end. Investors have built up record long positions, fuelling a six-month rally that has seen the LME three-month metal trade this week above […]

Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any organization. Today, work-related injuries in the U.S. claim about 15 people’s lives a day. Ensuring a safe work environment not only protects employees but also enhances productivity and morale. Here are our top tips for safety in the workplace, best practices for maintaining it, and essential safety tips. […]