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May 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

BHP, Rio Tinto to fast-track electric haul truck trials

Caterpillar and Komatsu will each provide two trucks to both mining giants for these trials. BHP will trial the Caterpillar trucks, while Rio Tinto will test the Komatsu trucks. The CAT 793 trucks’ trails will be begin in the second half of 2024. The two Komatsu 930 haul trucks will be tested from 2026. “There is no clear path to net zero without zero-emissions haulage, so it’s important that we work together to get there as quickly and efficiently as we can,” Rio Tinto Iron Ore boss, Simon Trott, said in a statement. “Operational decarbonization relies on breakthroughs in technology

February 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

The Fast Track to Lithium: Patriot Battery Metals’ Corvette Project Revs Up Production

Patriot Battery Metals’ Corvette project is a testament to vision and perseverance in the red-hot world of lithium mining. CEO Ken Brinsden, a seasoned hand in the industry, sees the project not just as a mineral deposit, but as a crucial link in the chain powering the global energy transition. With the backing of key investors and a treasure trove of lithium resources waiting to be tapped, the stage is set for Patriot to make a significant impact. COO Blair Way at the Corvette site performing winter prospecting. Credit: Patriot Battery Metals From the shift in leadership to the significant