Boliden Somincor has partnered with EDP and Greenvolt to build Portugal’s largest self‑consumption solar generation unit (UPAC) near the Neves‑Corvo zinc mine at Castro Verde, supplying power directly to mine operations. The distributed solar plant will sit adjacent to one of Europe’s largest zinc orebodies, reducing grid dependence for high‑load processes such as hoisting, ventilation and paste backfill plants. For mine planners and electrical engineers, the project signals growing integration of large‑scale on‑site renewables into base‑metal underground operations in southern Europe.

Bosch Rexroth is partnering with MEDATech Engineering to deliver end‑to‑end electrification packages for off‑highway and mining mobile equipment, combining Rexroth’s mobile hydraulics, inverters and controls with MEDATech’s EV drivetrain integration capability. The collaboration targets full systems from componentry and software through to application‑specific design and build, aimed at OEMs and retrofit projects for haul trucks, loaders and other heavy units. For mine operators, this points to more standardised electric powertrain architectures and a clearer route to integrating high‑voltage drivetrains with existing hydraulic and control systems.

Genesis Minerals is moving to develop its one‑million‑ounce Tower Hill gold deposit in Western Australia, appointing GR Engineering Services to construct new processing infrastructure for the project. The contract signals a shift from resource definition to execution, with GR Engineering expected to deliver a fit‑for‑purpose plant tied into Genesis’ broader Leonora consolidation strategy and existing regional haulage network. For geotechnical and civil teams, early works will centre on plant foundations, tailings and water management structures sized for mid‑tier gold throughput, plus integration with existing pit and waste‑dump designs.