HULUNBUIR, China (AP) — China is the world’s largest coal producer and consumer. In 2024, the country produced more than 470 million metric tons of coal, accounting for 52.6% of the world’s total.

This proposal outlines a machine learning-based approach aimed at improving productivity in haulage operations within open-pit mining. Since hauling accounts for up to 60% of total operational costs, ...

A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks, the first of its kind in the world, has officially entered operation at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, China. Powered by a ...

Albemarle marked a milestone in its plans to restart mining operations with the completion of the de-watering process of the open pit.

Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher, leaving open-pit gold producers exposed and iron ore miners most vulnerable As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to ...

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses its deep sorrow over the confirmed death of a bulldozer operator following the March 1, 2026 ...

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