INDIA, JAPAN IN TALKS FOR EXPLORING RARE EARTHS, SOURCES SAY
New Delhi: Japan is in talks with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in the desert state of Rajasthan, two people familiar with the discussions said, as Tokyo seeks to reduce reliance on China for supplies critical to magnet manufacturing.
CATERPILLAR TEAMS WITH GEOTAB TO STRENGTHEN FULL FLEET OFFERING
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is collaborating with Geotab Inc. to make it easier for customers to manage their entire fleet. Integrating Geotab’s on-highway capabilities into Caterpillar’s industry-leading VisionLink™ software, will result in a single platform that provides a full fleet solution.
AMAZON RAINFALL IS WORTH $20 BILLION A YEAR TO AGRICULTURE
Tropical forests help pull huge amounts of water into the atmosphere and turn it into rainfall, and a new analysis argues that this service is far more valuable than most policies currently acknowledge.
ROKBAK APPOINTS TREVOTECH AS DEALER PARTNER IN ANGOLA
With Angola entering a new phase of infrastructure and mining development, Rokbak has partnered with Trevotech to deliver robust articulated haulers, backed by strong local sales and aftermarket support.
EXPLORING AND CONSERVING PLANT DIVERSITY IN NAMIBIA’S KUNENE REGION THROUGH BOTANICAL COLLECTIONS
Established in 1953, the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), a division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform, is dedicated to understanding Namibia’s plant diversity and promoting its conservation and sustainable use.
US-BACKED CONSORTIUM EYES 40% STAKE OF GLENCORE’S DRC MINES
The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), led by private equity fund Orion Resource Partners and the US International Development Finance Corporation, is seeking a combined 40% stake in Glencore’s Mutanda Mining and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) projects, the companies said.
A CONCRETE RELATIONSHIP: ROKBAK TRUCKS CEMENT TRUST IN CANADA
Calgary Rolling Mix Concrete can testify to the power and performance of Rokbak articulated haulers at a high-output pit in Alberta, Canada, thanks to the RA40’s exceptional design, reliable dealer support and a smart fleet management plan.
CATERPILLAR UNVEILS AI-POWERED FUTURE AND INVESTS IN THE WORKFORCE BUILDING IT
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today [07 January 2026] unveiled a set of AI-powered and autonomous innovations that mark a major step forward for heavy industry, transforming machines into intelligent, connected systems that help customers build and power the world’s critical infrastructure.
TRUMP TARGETS MINNESOTA WITH NEW PLAN TO REVERSE MINING BAN AND UNLOCK THESE CRITICAL MINERALS
The Trump administration and the US Congress are moving to crush former President Joe Biden’s mining ban in northern Minnesota, a new report has claimed.
$61 BILLION IN ONE ROOM: RARE GATHERING OF 8 AFRICAN BILLIONAIRES IN DUBAI
The United Arab Emirates convened a rare assembly of Africa’s leading business and philanthropic figures in Dubai, bringing together a delegation with a combined net worth exceeding $61 billion.










