After 25 years since the launch of the Pit Viper, Epiroc’s largest surface blasthole drill rig continues to outperform. For the past decade, this now-legendary drill rig model has been drilling autonomously, significantly boosting productivity and lowering emissions for mining customers worldwide. “The iconic Pit Viper rig has set the standard for a quarter of a century when it comes…
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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has issued a clear message to the global resources sector at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC): NSW is open for investment and ready to power the world’s clean energy transition. Opening Australia’s largest mining conference in Sydney, the Minns acknowledged that the state’s planning system had created duplication and red tape that…
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Ramaco Resources reported that initial mobilization and site development activities have commenced for its new pilot processing plant and laboratory, located adjacent to the Brook mine and near the iCAM Research Center outside Sheridan, Wyo. Full story.
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SRG Global recently secured the first Pantera DP1510i top-hammer drill from Sandvik for use on a gold project in Western Australia. After its pre-delivery at Sandvik’s Perth workshop, the new rig will travel to the northern Goldfields, where it will be commissioned on site. The delivery will mark yet another major drilling first for SRG Global, which in May took…
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A U.S. judge said he was ready to approve Rio Tinto’s agreement to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the mining giant of defrauding investors by concealing problems with the underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, reported Reuters. Rio Tinto had reached a preliminary settlement with shareholders of the former Montreal-based Turquoise Hill…
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Minespider, a traceability platform, and Australia-based Rare Earth Ventures have formed a strategic partnership to bring traceability to rare earth and critical mineral supply chains in Australia using Minespider’s Digital Product Passports. “Traceability and transparency are no longer optional – they’re the foundation for gaining market access and investment. Through our partnership with Rare Earth Ventures, we’re helping Australian mines…
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The Queensland energy minister said coal-fired power stations will continue to operate in the state until least 2046 as part of the government’s Energy Roadmap – a reversal of the Energy and Jobs Plan launched under former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. “The former Labor government’s ideological decision to close coal units by 2035, regardless of their condition, is officially abolished,” said…
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical minerals agreement, which they described as “an $8.5 billion deal between allies,” aimed at curbing China’s dominance of rare earths resources. The Associated Press reported that China announced earlier this month that foreign companies must get approval from its government to export magnets containing even trace…
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Epiroc’s Underground division has entered a partnership with Swedish-founded Jama Mining Machines AB, which will see Epiroc offer a complementary selection of Jama’s scalers and rescue chambers globally. “This partnership is a natural step in our commitment to providing the most complete and innovative solutions for underground mining. Jama’s expertise in scaling and their strong track record of customer-focused innovation make…
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Gold and silver producer McEwen and Canadian Gold Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement, under which McEwen will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Canadian-based exploration company through a statutory plan of arrangement. Full story.
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