Chile’s state mining firm ENAMI said it aims to start construction on its first lithium project in the country by 2028, reported Reuters. The project is part of the government’s push to boost its role in production of the battery metal. ENAMI has launched a search for a private partner to offer financial backing or operational support for the project…
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Minova recently held a ceremony to mark the start of work on a new manufacturing facility in Tooele County, Utah. Full story.
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U.S.-based JENNMAR has acquired a majority stake in Australian Steel and Wire, a takeover its officials said will grow its wire mesh expertise and expand its offerings in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. JENNMAR, a portfolio company of FalconPoint Partners, will integrate ASW into its JENNMAR Australia group of companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ASW’s…
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MSHA reported that on May 16, a worker at a surface mine died when the excavator he was operating traveled over a 200-ft. highwall. Full story.
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A breakdown in talks with local union representatives is being cited for Taseko Mines’ decision to suspend operating at its Gibraltar copper-molybdenum in the Cariboo region of south-central British Columbia, Canada. Full story.
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Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson moderated a live-streamed panel discussion on June 3 to discuss how the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s final rule for respirable crystalline silica will better protect the health of the nation’s miners. Full story.
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Contract miner Byrnecut has confirmed it will collaborate with Sandvik to develop new diesel-electric mining equipment with the aim to boost sustainability, efficiency and productivity underground. Full story.
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Autonomous Solutions has confirmed the divestment of its ASI Mining business unit to Epiroc. Epiroc now holds all interest in the company after formerly having a 34% stake. Full story.
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G Mining Ventures provided an update on progress made at its flagship Tocantinzinho gold project currently under construction in the state of Pará, Brazil. The miner said the project remains on schedule and on budget for commercial production in the second half of 2024. Pre-production mining continues to progress above budget, having excavated 12.4 million tonnes of material from the…
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Kingsrose Mining and BHP have signed two industry-leading exploration alliance agreements, under which the latter will provide funding for regional mineral exploration for nickel and copper across areas of interest in Norway and Finland. “Following our participation in the inaugural BHP Xplor program, it is incredibly exciting to be announcing these exploration alliances with BHP, one of the world’s leading…
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