West Virginia coal preparation engineering group The Daniels Company has tapped John Casey II as its chief operating officer, effective October 1. Casey brings over 28 years of experience in the coal and mineral processing sectors, having held various roles at Tabor Machine/Elgin Separation Solutions, ranging from engineering to management. Since 2015, he has served as vice president of sales…
Read MoreFollowing delays from a fire as well reports of U.S. sanctions, Russia has reportedly opened its new Ozernoye plant next to its largest zinc mine. According to a Reuters report, operations began 3 September. The 2023 fire complicated the search to replace Western equipment destroyed in the blaze given the difficulty of procuring it due to sanctions imposed on Moscow…
Read MoreCanadian producer Cerro de Pasco Resources has entered into a share purchase agreement with Peruvian investment group FIC03 Fondo de Inversión Privado (FIC03), part of Finanzas e Inversiones Corporativas, to sell its Santander zinc mine in Peru. The deal was made for $2 cash and a variable price of up to $10 million. This will be paid from the commercial…
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Canadian-based Borealis Mining has completed its first gold pour of 2024 from its on-site ADR facility in Hawthorne, Nev. Full story.
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Superior Industries Inc. unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame. According to Superior’s engineers, the Conveyor Impact Cradle is a modern redesign of the traditional impact bed. While both products absorb the force…
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American Lithium has announced the resignation of Simon Clarke as chief executive officer and director of the company, effective September 1. Alex Tsakumis, who has served on the board of directors since 2022, will assume the role of Interim CEO. Full story.
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G Mining Ventures has received the operational licenses for its Tocantinzinho gold project in the State of Pará, Brazil – the last remaining permitting milestone for commercial operation. The miner said the project remains on time and budget for commercial production in the second half of 2024. “This final step in the regulatory approval process for [Tocantinzinho] is a testament…
Read MoreDyno Nobel, a business of Incitec Pivot, recently held an official opening ceremony for the new fully automated electronic detonator plant at its Helidon manufacturing site in Queensland. The plant will deliver an increase in Dyno Nobel’s capability to manufacture its DigiShot Plus.4G units, one of the world’s safest and most popular electronic detonator systems. “This project highlights our unwavering…
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Equinox Gold held an official opening of its Greenstone gold mine in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada, on August 29, which included remarks from the mine’s Indigenous Partners, government dignitaries and Equinox Gold’s leadership team. Full story.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 16 mines in 10 states in July 2024, issuing 239 violations and one safeguard. Full story.
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