Rescue teams in Russia searching for 13 miners trapped at a mine following a landslide have given up their efforts and the workers are being declared dead. According to a Reuters report, the search was called off on 1 April, more than two weeks after the 18 March incident. It occurred at an operation in Russia’s Far Eastern region of…
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Despite reports to the contrary late last month by regional reports citing the United Mine Workers of America, coal miner Iron Senergy has confirmed that its Cumberland underground mine in Greene County, Pa., is not, in fact, closing its doors. Full story.
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The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias based in Bluefield and Princeton, West Virginia, announced the 2024 Bluefield Coal Symposium will take place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton from August 12-14. Full story.
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Australian gold miner Ramelius Resources has ended discussions to buyout Canadian-based, Western Australia-focused Karora Resources, reported Reuters. “Following its usual disciplined due diligence process, Ramelius advises that no final agreement, including on value, was reached,” the company said. The news agency said a local report estimated the transaction value to be between A$700 million and $1 billion. Karora Resources, which…
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Doran Manufacturing has announced its integration with Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle open connected vehicle application platform to help fleets reduce tire-related operating expenses, increase equipment uptime, and improve vehicle safety. Now, fleets using both Doran and Virtual Vehicle can have tire pressure and temperature information clearly displayed via the Doran TPMS mobile app, & remotely through the Doran TPMS portal…
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Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay, has launched its Transfoamer line, which it said is mining’s first “switchable” frother. The technology, which addresses persistent copper recovery challenges and has been designed to support demand growth spurred by electrification, is the first groundbreaking frother innovation in more than 65 years. Well-suited for coarse particle recovery, Transfoamer frothers are based on a novel…
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Global group Weir, manufacturer of Linatex premium rubber, has introduced new branding to their iconic red rubber. “Linatex rubber is renowned for its unparalleled wear life and total cost of ownership benefits, this new enhancement is a definitive stand against imitators selling inferior red rubber products under the Linatex name,” Weir officials said. “To fortify the authenticity of Linatex premium…
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Gold Fields has started production at its Salares Norte mine in Chile’s Atacama province with the pouring of its first gold-silver doré on 28 March. “Salares Norte’s construction is credit to the innovation, experience, commitment, and persistence of the teams that worked on the project. To build a remote mine at 4,500m above sea level with winter temperatures as low…
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Harmony Gold said the Queensland government has declared its Eva copper mine project as a “Prescribed Project,” in recognition of its social and economic significance to the state’s North West region. The designation will support the coordination of approval processes required for the project, which is located on traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry. Harmony…
Read MoreAustralia’s national science agency CSIRO has engaged Voconiq to survey the attitudes of Australians toward the mining industry. Results will be used by CSIRO to inform future mining-related research initiatives that lead to public reports and academic publications. The survey is an opportunity for all Australians, 18 years and over, to share their views on mining, its role in the…
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