MMG said its Rosebery polymetallic base metal mine is the first operation in Tasmania to introduce a battery-electric production drill to its underground mining fleet. The Epiroc Simba E70SG is a 34-tonne, 14-metre-long underground drill rig designed for blasting holes to open up production areas in mining operations. It is equipped with 150 kW of traction power and a 150…
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Epiroc has launched the new Minetruck MT22 designed for mining operations with small drift sizes, delivering increased effectiveness, reduced exhaust emissions, lower fuel consumption, and extended service intervals. Full story.
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Thiess has secured a further 14-month extension to continue works at Bayan Resources’ Wahana project in Satui, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, by long-term client PT Wahana Baratama Mining. “We’re proud to continue supporting Wahana,” said Thiess Group Executive Asia Cluny Randell. “This extension highlights the benefit of having a scalable and responsive operation, underpinned by our deep understanding of the site…
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After a successful series of inspections across the other parts of the state, Resources Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulator said it is visiting sites across the western part of the state as part of an ongoing initiative focusing on operational risk. The state regulator will visit sites in the Northern Grampians, Ararat and Pyrenees shires between 16 and 17 July. “We’ll…
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ICMM has released a report that benchmarks the 2024 safety performance of its 24 member companies. Tragically, 42 employees of those members lost their lives at work in 2024 compared to 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022. “No one should have to risk their life to do their job. This remains our irrevocable starting point, our standard, and our…
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MP Materials has entered into a transformational public-private partnership with the United States Department of Defense to dramatically accelerate the build-out of an end-to-end U.S. rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce foreign dependency. Full Story.
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Maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and industrial solutions provider Motion Industries Inc., announced the opening of a new sales branch in Quebec, Canada. The new facility, located at 2903 7th Street, Val-d’Or, officially opened on June 2. This strategic location strengthens the company’s ability to better serve and expand its customer base in Northern Quebec. Full Story.
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Haver & Boecker is celebrating 100 years of its machinery division and has kicked off a year-long celebration of the milestone with a ceremony at its Germany headquarters. The company said the event was held in May with customers and industry partners from around the globe in Oelde. The occasion also commemorated milestones for its two subsidiaries: 50 years of…
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Rio Tinto has awarded NRW Civil & Mining a contract for work at its Brockman Syncline 1 mine development within the Brockman Mine Hub in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The contract, valued around A$167 million, is scheduled to commence immediately. Under the contract, NRW will be responsible for the construction of earthworks, roadworks and drainage associated with the…
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Queensland premier David Crisafulli is fulfilling a campaign promise and is expanding the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy to help build a pipeline of resource workers. The government is delivering $2 million to establish regional hubs in Central and North Queensland over a three-year period. The first regional hub will be based in Mackay at the Resources Centre of Excellence,…
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