Hillgrove Resources has achieved a significant milestone with the production of first copper concentrate from the Kanmantoo underground mine in South Australia following successful commissioning of the processing facility. “Completing this transition from explorer to producer makes Hillgrove Resources one of only a few copper producers on the [Australian Stock Exchange], and doing so in eight months highlights the company’s…
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Superior Industries Inc. announced “the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades.” This update is backed by a substantial $4.5 million investment in cutting-edge idler manufacturing equipment at its American production locations. “Tens of thousands of Superior idlers are installed on our own conveyors every year, so roll performance really, really matters,” emphasized Jason Adams, president of Superior. “The…
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In an operational update, Nevada Copper said that its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine faced several challenges, including a build-up of water underground, that impacted its progress in the fourth quarter. Full story.
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Nexa Resources said it has resumed operations to normal capacity at its Atacocha San Gerardo open pit mine in Peru after protests by the Joraonivoc community ceased. The miner’s estimated zinc production loss of 0.1 kilotons is expected to be recovered in the upcoming month. “Nexa remains committed to the social development of its host communities and will continue to…
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FLSmidth said it has received an order to supply comminution technologies to upgrade an undisclosed customer’s copper concentrator at a mine in the Asia Pacific. The order, valued at DKK 300 million (US$43.3 million), includes the delivery of two High Pressure Grinding Rolls Pro, which FLSmidth described as being “among the most energy-efficient comminution technologies available.” The order also includes…
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United Coal Company (UCC) has donated Biomarine mine rescue equipment to Virginia Tech’s Mine Engineering Department to help facilitate students’ development into proficient mining engineers. Full story.
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Australia’s leading iron ore producers – BHP and Rio Tinto – have partnered with BlueScope to accelerate the decarbonisation of steelmaking by agreeing to jointly investigate the development of the country’s first ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant. Under a framework agreement, the companies will consolidate the work each party has completed to date, leveraging both miners’ deep knowledge…
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Caterpillar Inc. announced fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2023. Sales and revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $17.1 billion, a 3% increase compared with $16.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022. Operating profit margin was 18.4% for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 10.1% for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating profit margin was 18.9%…
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Eriez announced the inauguration of its cutting-edge Research and Development hub, Eriez at sbarc, located at Cardiff University in Wales. This strategic partnership with Cardiff Innovations underscores its dedication to fostering innovation and expanding its Research and Development initiatives. Eriez’ Wales-based R&D team now operate primarily from this new, state-of-the-art facility. Eriez’ history of working with Cardiff University began when…
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Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine, located about 200 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle in the Northwest Territories, is facing a criminal case after a 2003 accident left an employee seriously injured, reported Reuters. Full story.
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