Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to acquire a 30% interest in Copper World LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudbay Minerals, for an initial cash contribution of $600 million. The company owns the Copper World project in Arizona. Full story.
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Immersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers. Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…
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Hargrove Controls & Automation, a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, has partnered with ABB to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. As an ABB Channel Partner for process automation solutions, Hargrove Controls is better equipped to deploy cutting-edge industrial digitalization solutions for its clients. “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration is making $10.5 million in grant funding available to help provide mine safety training for the nation’s miners. Full story.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification that will unlock 14.5 million tons of federally owned coal at the Antelope mine in Converse County, Wyo., extending the life of the mine through 2037. Full story.
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A year after Pilbara Minerals commissioned the world’s largest lithium ore sorting plant for its Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia, TOMRA Mining’s sensor-based sorting technology is delivering measurable value, contributing to strong production performance, significantly reduced costs, and enhanced resource utilization. In its June quarter FY25 results, Pilbara Minerals reported a 77% increase in production volume and a 10% reduction…
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Australian copper producer and explorer Austral Resources Australia has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Maronan Metals to jointly evaluate the potential toll treatment of ore from the Maronan project at Austral’s Rocklands processing facility near Cloncurry, Queensland. The proposed collaboration supports Austral’s strategy to position itself as a regional consolidator and processing hub, leveraging existing infrastructure to unlock…
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Jennmar has acquired French ground control company Weber Mining & Tunnelling SAS and its subsidiaries, broadening its access to international markets. Weber’s patented resin products will enhance Jennmar’s portfolio, particularly in support of growing global demand for hard rock mining. “At Jennmar, we have had the privilege of knowing Frank Weber and watching the remarkable growth of the Weber business…
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Software provider Accruent announced a major update to its cloud-based engineering document management system (EDMS), RedEye. The update introduces full user interface support for Brazilian Portuguese, French, German and Spanish. Full story.
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The Association of British Mining Engineering and Consultants (ABMEC) announced the return of its highly anticipated annual Conference and Exhibition, set to take place on 26 and 27 November at Doncaster Racecourse in England. ABMEC is once again collaborating with the Mining Association of the United Kingdom. The ABMEC Conference has grown into one of the UK’s premier mining events,…
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