Canadian miner Artemis Gold has achieved commercial production at the Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia – only three months from commencement of milling operations. Full story.
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Sierra Madre restarts mining at Coloso
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver has commenced underground mining at the Coloso silver-gold mine, located within the producing Guitarra complex in Mexico. The mine was previously developed and mined by First Majestic Silver, and has over 12 kilometers of underground workings. Full story.
Read MoreStrata Emergency Refuge Chamber Modular (ERCM)
The Strata ERCM is a modular emergency refuge chamber that consists of multiple attachable sections that can be assembled either before or after delivery. Delivering the chamber in sections helps to address any possible handling and shaft size restrictions. The modular design also provides greater flexibility by allowing operators to order chambers to their existing requirements and add more capacity…
Read MoreSandvik delivering drills to PNG, Laos mines
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will supply seven surface drill rigs to replace an aging non-Sandvik fleet at Barrick Gold’s Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea. The order, which was placed in the first quarter of 2025, includes four Sandvik DR410i rotary blasthole drill rigs and three Leopard DI650i down-the-hole (DTH) drill rigs, as well as associated services. Drill…
Read MoreABD Solutions, Mining3 partner to expand autonomy collab
Mining3 has extended its partnership with autonomous vehicle solutions firm ABD Solutions, in what both companies are calling a “significant step” for mining’s path to automation and efficiency. ABD Solutions, which provides end-to-end retrofit technologies that enable the automation of conventional vehicle and equipment fleets, said the pairing will be powered by Mining3’s extensive global mining network. That route, it…
Read MoreWeir completes acquisition of Micromine
Weir has completed the acquisition of Mining Software Holdings, or Micromine, effective April 30. The transaction was first announced on February 28. The business will be led by Kristen Walsh, previously Regional Managing Director of Minerals APAC, who is appointed Division President, Digital Solutions and joins the Group Executive reporting to Jon Stanton. Andrew Birch, the current CEO of Micromine,…
Read MoreMacmahon secures Deflector, Genesis deals
Contract engineer Macmahon Holdings has been awarded a handful of new contracts in Australia, including an underground mining services contract at the Deflector underground gold copper mine in the southern Murchison region of WA. The scope for Macmahon includes all underground and mine development and production services and all other associated works. The contract will commence on 1 May for…
Read MoreHoneywell providing automation for Australian REE refinery
Honeywell announced that its Integrated Controls and Safety System, or ICSS, will be designed and implemented at Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths refinery in Western Australia as part of a project to improve safety and production efficiency. Through a strategic partnership between the Australian Government and Iluka, the refinery will produce rare earth oxides that are essential inputs to defense…
Read MoreBHP to start search for CEO successor: Bloomberg
BHP, the world’s biggest miner, is preparing to search for a new chief executive officer in the coming months as Mike Henry heads toward the end of his tenure, reported Bloomberg. Company insiders told Bloomberg that a change could come as soon as next year, and internal frontrunners for the role include Geraldine Slattery, president Australia, Vandita Pant, chief financial…
Read MoreBKT shows tire innovations at bauma
BKT displayed its latest tire innovations at bauma. The company’s latest addition – the MULTIFORCE BK T92 – is a brand-new rubber track series designed for material handling applications in industrial and construction environments. Full story.
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