A truck driver has been killed at Codelco’s Radomiro Tomic copper mine in northern Chile, officials have confirmed. The heavy equipment operator, 30-year-old Ana Camila Rojas Farias, was operating in the pit area at the time of the 8 March accident; Codelco did not provide any additional details. Activities at the mine were immediately suspended. An investigation into the causes…
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Coal production in India recently crossed 900 million tons – an unprecedented milestone, setting the stage for the country to hit 1 billion tons by 31 March. The Indian government said that the country has an ample coal stock of around 85 million tons, with domestic coal-based power plants having around 43.28 million tons in reserves. “The sufficient coal stock…
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Australian producer Core Lithium has announced that Gareth Manderson will step down as chief executive officer, effective 18 March. Current finance chief Doug Warden will assume the role as interim chief executive officer while an executive search is underway. The leadership changes follow a strategic review as the company restructures its business in response to a rapid decrease in prices…
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To cater for the rapidly increasing demand for battery-grade lithium required for the energy transition, Metso has reviewed its lithium hydroxide technology and service offering, and, as part of the review, has announced its sulphate-free alkaline pressure leach process is a Planet Positive technology for the production of battery-grade lithium. Metso’s hydrometallurgical alkaline leach process is a simple and safe…
Read MoreThe International Copper Association (ICA) has added its newest member, global miner Newmont Corporation, following an election to membership. The ICA board of representatives initially appointed the company as an addition to its ranks in December 2023. “We look forward to engaging with the ICA on their efforts to support safe and sustainable production of copper as an essential metal…
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MacLean Engineering has signed three new in-country dealer agreements that will extend its global service and support platform. The newly announced strategic alliances with Machbert Co. (Brazil), Stewart & Stevenson (Colombia), and Kanu Equipment (sub-Saharan Africa) will enable Maclean to offer its underground mining vehicles and support services to the growing mining markets in these regions. “With their strong local…
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The National Mining Association (NMA) has selected Denise Johnson, group president of Caterpillar, as chair for its MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024 event in September. Johnson, who first joined Caterpillar more than a decade ago, is a well-known leader in the industry and was the first woman to be inducted to the American Mining Hall of Fame. A Michigan native, Johnson graduated…
Read MoreMSHA reported that on Jan. 29, a miner died when his haul truck traveled over the edge of a stockpile and overturned. This is the second fatality reported in 2024, and the second classified as “Powered Haulage.” Full story.
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Metinvest confirmed it has commissioned a new longwall, its 11th in coking coal, at Black 10 of the Pokrovske Colliery in Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. The miner said 4 March that the commissioning was marked 21 February; the addition will allow it to produce nearly 1 million tonnes. Despite challenging mining and geological conditions, longwall 11 is…
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Evolution Mining has announced the appointment of Nancy Guay as chief technical officer, effective 1 June. She will be responsible for various technical functions including studies, projects, long-term planning, and technical services. Full story.
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