Komatsu and partners are advancing automated megawatt-class charging for battery-electric haul trucks, focusing on DC arc flash management, battery chemistry trade-offs and robust battery management systems discussed at The Electric Mine 2026 in Lisbon. Technical sessions examined safe operation of high-voltage DC connectors at MW power levels, thermal behaviour of different chemistries under rapid charge, and integration of BMS with mine energy management. For mine designers, the work signals tighter coupling between charger layout, electrical protection schemes and vehicle interface standards in future BEV fleets.

Zenith Minerals has agreed a binding takeover implementation deed with Forrestania Resources for an all-scrip, off‑market acquisition valuing Zenith at about $93.5 million. Zenith shareholders will receive one new Forrestania share for every 4.3 Zenith shares, implying $0.132 per Zenith share based on the agreed exchange ratio. The deal consolidates Forrestania’s and Zenith’s gold and battery metals exploration portfolios under a single ASX vehicle, which may affect future drilling priorities, capital allocation and JV negotiations across their Western Australian tenements.

Bellevue Gold’s namesake mine in Western Australia has operated for 155 consecutive hours on 100 per cent renewable power, running engine-off for more than six and a half days in early May. The off-grid hybrid system combines a large-scale solar farm, battery energy storage and a reduced reliance on diesel generation to maintain continuous underground and processing operations. For miners planning remote decarbonised sites, the run provides a real-world reference for renewable penetration, storage sizing and contingency planning in isolated grids.