Fortescue has acquired US-based Zitara to extend its Elysia battery intelligence platform from cloud-only analytics to combined cloud and on-site precision control for Battery Energy Storage Systems used in mining and heavy industry. Zitara’s embedded software and model-based diagnostics will be integrated with Elysia’s existing fleet-level, cloud-hosted monitoring to manage cell degradation, thermal behaviour and charge–discharge cycles in real time. The move signals tighter control of large-format lithium-ion packs in battery-electric haul trucks, pit-edge BESS and remote microgrids, with potential gains in cycle life and availability.

L&M Radiator’s MESABI® Thermal Management System (MTMS), announced in October 2025, targets heat control for heavy-duty mobile mining equipment using electrified and low-emission powertrains in extreme climates. The modular system is designed for high-vibration, high-dust environments typical of large haul trucks and loaders, integrating engine, battery and power electronics cooling into a single rugged package. For mine operators planning next-generation fleets, MTMS points to tighter thermal envelopes and higher heat rejection demands that will drive radiator sizing, packaging and maintenance strategies.

Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta PLC and recently re-elected chairman of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the World Mining Congress 2026. His dual role at a major Chilean copper producer and at ICMM positions him to address large-scale decarbonisation of mine fleets, tailings governance and ESG standards that are increasingly shaping project approvals and financing. Engineers can expect signals on future expectations for Scope 3 reporting, water stewardship in arid operations and standards for high-capacity tailings storage facilities.