The Western Australian Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has approved Element25’s (E25’s) planned expansion of the Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara. The final... 

Lithium Americas has raised the reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass lithium project. 

Canada's Lithium Americas said on Tuesday it has raised the reserve estimate for the Thacker Pass lithium project and also appointed industry veteran Luke Colton as the new CFO, effective January... 

Lithium Americas said on Monday it has closed its joint venture with US automaker General Motors to develop the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. The miner's CEO, Jonathan Evans said that the... 

Arcadium Lithium said on Monday its shareholders have voted in favour of a $6.7-billion sale to Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading... 

China’s move to ban exports of niche metals to the US is creating opportunities for Canadian producers — though tariff threats by the incoming Trump administration may limit their prospects. A trio... 

Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. received $50 million from two government entities to help fund a production facility for electric-vehicle battery materials in Quebec. The equity investment comes as... 

BHP has selected ABB to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist. 

Canadian rare earth and metals recycler Cyclic Materials Inc will supply at least 10 000 metric tones of recycled copper to Glencore as the Swiss miner looks to secure copper that is expected to... 

Global technology company ABB has been selected by global mining company BHP to deliver, install and commission three friction hoists and a further electrical system for a Blair service hoist at... 

The conversion of traditionally fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) – a growing trend, owing to the various benefits for businesses and industry – will contribute to long-term operational... 

The application of soft starters has become a well-established strategy to improve the uptime and lifespan for motors and mechanical equipment driven by motors, but they need to be chosen... 

Efficiency and reliability are critical in the demanding industrial sector,  particularly in sectors where fluid handling, lubrication and clean fuel are essential for high productivity and... 

Motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics (formerly Siemens Large Drives and Low Voltage Motors) on November 28 launched its new Geared Motors assembly factory in Midrand. The factory is... 

Demand for cargo mobility solutions in South Africa is on the rise, partly owing to the expansion of infrastructure across key sectors, and automotive company Tata Motors is well prepared to cater... 

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is planning to kill the $7 500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, two sources with direct... 

In both opencast and underground mines, unexpected water ingress can severely disrupt production unless an effective dewatering solution can be quickly applied; some forethought will go a long way... 

Split bearings offer improved performance in difficult applications, says products supplier BMG, noting that this is particularly true when the replacement of standard mounted bearings involves the... 

Through close teamwork, power transmission and motion control products distributor BMG and valve designer and manufacturer InterApp offer a comprehensive range of valve products for use in... 

Maintenance has come a long way from the days when we waited for things to break and, thanks to the ever-increasing capabilities of technology, predictive maintenance has become a viable solution... 

The midterm review on the second iteration of government’s Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is scheduled for 2026, but the local automotive industry wants to bring this... 

The US Department of Energy has finalised a loan for Lithium Americas to build the Thacker Pass mine. 

The US Department of Energy finalised a $2.26-billion loan for Lithium Americas on Monday to build Nevada's Thacker Pass lithium mine, one of Washington's largest mining industry investments and... 

The International Platinum Group Metals Association (IPA) is calling on policymakers to urgently drive forward the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), alongside battery electric... 

General Motors is eyeing further North American investments in lithium and other critical minerals used to build electric vehicles after boosting its investment in a Nevada mine to nearly... 

General Motors will commit $625-million toward what’s likely to be one of the biggest US lithium mines, reinforcing the automaker’s efforts to secure domestic supply of the battery metal critical... 

Mining and industrial equipment electronic part procurement challenges are being addressed through products and solutions supplier RS South Africa’s three-tier priority procurement process, which... 

Selling the troubled Mutlu battery business in Türkiye and continuing stabilisation efforts at Hesto Harnesses are key in returning Metair to solid ground, says CEO Paul O’Flaherty. Announcing the... 

Menar's Phalanndwa coal mine has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project.  

Rio Tinto said on Wednesday it would acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7-billion in an all-cash deal that would make it one of the world's largest lithium producers. The global miner would gain... 

Rio Tinto is in talks to buy lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, both companies confirmed on Monday, with the global miner pouncing following a slump in prices for the ultralight metal essential to... 

Local mobile and semi-mobile crushing and screening equipment provider Pilot Crushtec has introduced to the African market the Metso HRC 8 high-pressure grinding roll crusher that addresses... 

Some companies in Asia and Europe are starting to substitute cheaper aluminium wire for copper and the trend is due to gain momentum as copper prices are expected to see further gains, consultancy... 

Industrial equipment supplier BMG’s new EVO series electric diaphragm pumps – which form part of flow creation and industrial product supplier Ingersoll Rand’s ARO fluid handling products – are... 

In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, the reliability and efficiency of equipment are paramount. For companies reliant on electrical rotating machines to power their operations,... 

Phalanndwa extension has embarked on a robust mine rehabilitation project. 

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Mkango Resources’ subsidiary HyProMag is participating in the £11-million grant-funded PULSE project. HyProMag is 100% owned by Maginito, which is 79.4% owned by Mkango and... 

For over 20 years, WEG has been a strategic supplier to the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its local South African manufacturing base has been central to reduced lead times,... 

The mining industry faces a critical challenge: reducing its massive carbon footprint. With 33 000 hauling trucks and underground locomotives burning 900 000 litres of diesel each year, about... 

For over four decades, WEG has established a formidable presence in Africa, consistently showcasing its industry-leading capabilities at Electra Mining Africa under the Zest WEG brand. This year,... 

CFAO South Africa (SA) subsidiary Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand have started construction of a new R1.2-billion plant that will produce vehicle body parts for Toyota South Africa Motors... 

Lithium Americas has reported that automaker General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the project.