Redpath Mining subsidiary Redpath (Australia) Holdings has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire RUC Mining Contractors. Company CEO George Flumerfelt said the acquisition reconfirms Redpath’s position as a global leader in mine development, shaft sinking and raise drilling services. Moreover, once complete, the acquisition will enable Redpath to deliver a more diverse range of services to customers and opportunities…
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Chilean miner Antofagasta Minerals unveiled a new desalination plant that will help mitigate the effects of a 15-year drought on the production of copper at its flagship mine, according to Reuters. Chilean President Gabriel Boric praised the $2 billion-plus project, saying the situation in the Coquimbo region, where the Los Pelambres mine is located, is concerning. “Especially with the climate…
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The coal industry in India is set to boost its renewable energy capacity from a current 1.7 gigawatts to more than 9 GW by 2030, the country’s Ministry of Coal said. The move is in alignment with the Prime Minister’s ‘Panchamrit’ announcement during COP-26 and to progress towards the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2070, it said. “With…
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The U.N. International Seabed Authority’s council commenced the first part of its 29th session on 18 March, setting the stage for two weeks of discussions aimed at progressing draft deep-sea mining regulations. In his welcoming address, ISA Secretary-General Michael W. Lodge expressed his gratitude and optimism for the proceedings. “It is heartening to see many delegations present and poised to…
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The welcome mat is out – SEMCO Publishing and North American Mining magazine is just days away from opening the doors to the West Virginia Coal Show 2024, a two-day exposition at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in West Virginia. Full details.
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Sibanye Stillwater has confirmed the suspension of production from the Siphumelele shaft at its PGM operations in Rustenburg, South Africa. The company said 20 March that “damage to surface infrastructure” was sustained 29 February. Specifically, an ore collector bin attached to the shaft headgear sheared off and fell to ground, damaging a surface ore conveyor belt system. While no injuries…
Read MoreColorado-headquartered Rare Element Resources has selected Ken Mushinski as its president and CEO. Mushinski, who was a former member of the company’s board, will commence his position and rejoin the board starting on May 1. Brent Berg, current president and CEO, will be leaving the company; his last day will be March 20. In the interim, Kelli Kast, a current…
Read MoreIdaho-based gold miner Perpetua Resources has tapped Jon Cherry as its new president and CEO and member of its board, replacing Laurel Sayer. Sayer stepped down March 14 and will retire April 1, 2025. She served seven years leading the company through the permitting process for its flagship asset, the Stibnite gold project. To facilitate a seamless transition, Sayer will…
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Johnson Controls has unveiled the ANSUL N-101 Clean Agent Vehicle Suppression System, ideal for use in mining, forestry, heavy construction and other industries. The system is specially designed to protect energized electrical equipment inside unoccupied electrical cabinets onboard heavy industrial vehicles. Using a naturally occurring zero-global warming potential (0 GWP) nitrogen agent, the ANSUL N-101 system provides a sustainable and…
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A projected 13 miners are still trapped underground following a gold mine collapse in Russia. The country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations told Reuters that the incident occurred at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region, owned by Russian copper and gold miner UMMC. The group has been underground and unlocatable since 18 March. They are said by local media to…
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