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Electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town 1 International 

Electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town

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Next month, Tesla plans to deliver the first of its electric Semi trucks that are able to haul a full 40 ton-load some 500 miles on a single charge. These massive batteries-on-wheels may accelerate the transition to electrified transport, but those responsible for delivering the power are starting to ask: Are we ready for this? Probably not, according to a sweeping new study of highway charging requirements conducted by utility company National Grid. Researchers found that by 2030, electrifying a typical highway gas station will require as much power as a professional… Read More Here
Zimbabwe to enact a law that forbids the export of mineral concentrates 2 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) Lithium 

Zimbabwe to enact a law that forbids the export of mineral concentrates

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In a few days to come, Zimbabwe will gazette a law that will ban exports of raw minerals and concentrates to enable the country to fully benefit from its mineral wealth without having to export more jobs. Speaking at the official commissioning of the US$67 million new Central Shaft Expansion Project at Blanket Mine in Gwanda town, President Mnangagwa said the move to ban exports of raw lithium comes at a time when Chinese Nationals were getting the commodity at a song in Mberengwa depriving the people of fair value.… Read More Here
Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks 3 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

Mining equipment, suppressing the fire risks

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Due to the nature of the mining industry, heavy mining equipment – for underground and overground operations – often operates for long hours to meet tight work schedules. As they operate in high-risk environments – experiencing high levels of dust, prolonged vibrations, and extended use – risk of overheating is much greater, which can influence fire risk. Fredrik Rosén, business manager, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, explores the risks associated with heavy equipment at mines, especially as technology evolves, and explains how to address these effectively to minimise downtime and maximise… Read More Here
Angolan Ministry of Transport and the consortium Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil sign a concession contract for the management of the Lobito Corridor 4 International Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

Angolan Ministry of Transport and the consortium Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil sign a concession contract for the management of the Lobito Corridor

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A consortium comprising Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a global commodity market leader, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa SA (“Mota-Engil Africa”), an international construction and infrastructure management company and Vecturis SA, an independent rail operator, have signed a 30-year agreement for the concession of rail services and logistical support for the Lobito Corridor, a key axis connecting rail access from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Lobito port in Angola and international markets. The consortium is 49.5% each owned by Trafigura and Mota-Engil, with the remaining 1% held by Vecturis. The… Read More Here
EV Battery Lithium Battery Metals Cobalt International 

A Battery Passport can create a circular economy for EVs

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Benedikt Sobotka warns that the lack of recycling capability could dramatically limit the speed at which the EV transition takes place Transportation currently accounts for 37% of global CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency, which means the decarbonisation of the transport sector forms an essential part of any serious plan to address climate change. At the heart of this process is the transition from traditional, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Global electric car sales have continued on a strong upward trend in 2022, with… Read More Here
<strong>Anglo American sources 100% renewable electricity supply for Australia operations</strong> 5 Green Energy International 

Anglo American sources 100% renewable electricity supply for Australia operations

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Anglo American has sourced the supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing to terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corporation, the Queensland Government-owned provider of electricity and energy solutions. The deal will effectively remove all Scope 2 emissions from Anglo American’s steelmaking coal business in Australia from 2025, supporting Anglo American’s progress towards carbon-neutral operations by 2040. Dan van der Westhuizen, CEO of Anglo American in Australia, said: “Sourcing 100% renewables supply from Stanwell Corporation, linked to two major wind and solar projects… Read More Here
Mozambique Commences LNG exports to Europe 6 Oil & Gas International 

Mozambique Commences LNG exports to Europe

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Mozambique reportedly has the capacity to become one of the world’s 10 biggest suppliers of the fuel. Mozambique has made its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, the country’s president announced on Sunday. The first batch of LNG produced at the country’s offshore Coral Sul facility has left Mozambique territorial waters, Filipe Nyusi said. “Today, Mozambique enters the annals of world history as one of the exporting countries of LNG,” Nyusi said in a video statement, as cited by AFP news agency. The plant is managed by Italian company Eni,… Read More Here
Thunder Gold Corp. Announces Amended Agreement for the Okohongo Copper Property, Namibia 7 International Copper 

Thunder Gold Corp. Announces Amended Agreement for the Okohongo Copper Property, Namibia

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Thunder Gold Corporation (TSXV: TGOL) (FSE: CGK1) (OTC Pink: TNMLF) (formerly White Metal Resources Corp) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option amending agreement with Himba Metals (Pty.) Ltd. (“Himba”), a privately held company incorporated pursuant to the laws of Namibia, in respect to the Company’s 95% interest in the Okohongo Copper-Silver Property (“Okohongo”) in Namibia (the “Amending Agreement”). The Amending Agreement amends the option to purchase agreement dated July 15, 2022 (the “Original Option Agreement”) pursuant to which Himba or its assigns, has the option… Read More Here
The only way we’ll meet copper demand by 2030 is if prices top US$13,000 - Goldman Sachs 8 International Copper 

The only way we’ll meet copper demand by 2030 is if prices top US$13,000 – Goldman Sachs

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Analysts at Goldman Sachs have sounded the alarm at the dearth of shovel-ready copper mines poised to hit the market at current price in the face of an extraordinary uptick in demand due to come from the green energy transition. Goldman has been one of the world’s most noteworthy copper bulls in recent times, suggesting demand for the red metal to cater for the electrification of everything from cars and buses to off-grid electricity will blow supply out of the water by the end of the decade. In one fantastical… Read More Here
WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work 9 Equipment & Technology International Mining Equipment Technology & Innovation 

WA companies collaborate to put world-first mining loader to work

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In a world-first, WA-based gold miner Westgold Resources and leading Cat® equipment provider WesTrac will put a new diesel-electric underground loader to work at the miner’s Midwest operations. Westgold’s recent purchase of the new Cat R2900 XE Underground Loader is focussed on achieving a range of improvements in productivity, efficiency and sustainability at the miner’s Starlight Mine in WA’s Midwest region. The new Cat R2900 XE, which was handed over to Westgold yesterday at an event held at WesTrac’s WA headquarters, is the first delivery of this loader in the… Read More Here

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