“Bold is ideally suited to help deliver our strategy of building a stronger Rio Tinto for the future and growing with discipline, as he leads our commercial and business development activities. He brings deep experience across geographies, commodities, and markets – and combines strong business development expertise with a focus on developing world class relationships. I look forward to seeing how his leadership will help us to create both value and growth.” Jakob Stausholm Chief Executive Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto has appointed Bold Baatar to the role of Chief Commercial Officer, to lead the Grou ..read more

“NOMAD exemplifies the core objective of ERG Arabia, which is to push the boundaries of what is possible in the mining sector to advance efficiency, sustainability, safety, skills development, and a smarter approach to exploration. ERG aims to redefine exploration and mining practices and help evolve the industry to be more responsive and responsible in meeting the global demand for critical minerals.”    Benedikt Sobotka, CEO, ERG. The year 2024 marked a major milestone in space exploration with the unveiling of the world-first smart exploration rover, NOMAD, at the just ended pres ..read more

The world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, Caterpillar has recently signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to accelerate the deployment of Caterpillar’s 70- to -100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America.   The development will support CRH’s climate-related objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by utilizing more sustainable equipment. CRH is the leadin ..read more

“It is public knowledge that Africa’s critical minerals resources are extensive but largely untapped and this holds substantial opportunity to fast track the development of Africa, and by association, its economies, and communities. Critical minerals at large are driving the greatest level of interest and investment within the mining industry at present and will be an underlying feature across most of the discussions we facilitate.” Laura Cornish, Head of Content, Investing in African Mining Indaba. This year marks the 30th anniversary celebrations for Africa Mining Indaba, a conference ..read more

Recently, ESG has functioned as a catalyst for introducing diversity, equity, and inclusion of women in the workplace and thereby supporting a balanced workforce. New York listed company, Sibanye-Stillwater has announced the appointment of Melanie Naidoo-Vermaak as its chief sustainability officer, effective from 1 January 2024. She joined Sibanye Still-Waters from Harmony Gold where she was sustainable development senior executive.   The appointment of Vermaak helps in fulfilling one of the most significant UN SDGs that must be accomplished by 2030, which is gender equality. Giving wome ..read more

“Ma’aden is acting to help the Kingdom achieve its net zero target by 2060. Our Technology Showcase with GlassPoint represents an important step toward large-scale decarbonization that will firmly position Ma’aden as a sustainable industrial leader and support the continued advancement of important climate goals.”  Robert Wilt, CEO, Ma’aden. Following the Future Minerals Forum which had happened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this month, Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company firm in the Middle East, and GlassPoint, the leader in decarboniz ..read more

“We are now at the forefront of supplying the world with a lower carbon fuel source that has potential to support the global energy transition. It’s great to see our plans for growth and transformation not only being realized and putting Ma’aden on a sustainable path for the future, but also having the potential to help drive Saudi Arabia’s green ambitions.”  Robert Wilt, Chief Executive Officer, Ma’aden. Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), the largest multi-commodity firm in the Middle East, has been certified by the international assessor DNV as having produced 614,000 tonnes ..read more

“These markets are exciting for us as they boast high mineral exploration rates and a diverse range of battery and other minerals which are important for future growth.” Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director, BME. Globalizing through partnerships, Omnia company BME continues to roll out its plans for expansion in markets including African countries, Canada, Australia and Indonesia.  According to BME Managing Director Ralf Hennecke, the drive into these high-potential markets has been a key aspect of the company’s strategic direction.   “These markets are exciting for us as they boast hig ..read more

By Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of Eurasian Resources Group and Co-Chair of the Global Battery Alliance.  Key takeaways:   Demand for copper is expected to grow by 4% y-o-y in 2024; demand for cobalt by 15%.    The copper market as a whole in 2023 shifted from a projected surplus to a deficit, driven by global supply challenges and rising demand.    Entering 2024, strong market fundamentals, including green energy initiatives, positioning copper for further growth and higher prices   Demand for copper in China rose by nearly 7% YoY in 2023, thanks to positive economic stimu ..read more

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