MSHA reported that on Oct. 10,, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operator. Full story.
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The U.S. Interior Department gave final approval to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic lithium mine permitted by the Biden administration, reported Reuters. Full story.
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Sami Takaluoma has been appointed as Metso’s new president and CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Pekka Vauramo, who will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024. Full story.
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Giyani Metals, developer of the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, has moved its demonstration Plant, currently in construction, into its commissioning phase. The company said the Johannesburg demo plant, in the last month, has also made progress with the commissioning of the steam boiler, plant air supply system, and the demineralized water plant. The main control station hardware for the Yokogawa…
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Photo: Cornish Lithium Cornish Lithium has launched a demonstration plant at its Trelavour hard rock lithium project near St Dennis, Cornwall, UK. CEO and Founder Jeremy Wrathall said, “This achievement is not just a milestone for us; it’s a significant step towards securing a stable supply of lithium for the UK’s battery industry and fuelling economic growth. Together, we’re supporting…
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Canadian miner Lithium Ionic has initiated engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for its flagship Bandeira lithium project in northeastern Minas Gerais State, Brazil. “Our momentum towards production is stronger than ever as we kick off the engineering and construction management phase with our esteemed partners, Hatch and Reta [Engenharia]. This significant milestone marks an important step towards our…
Read MoreNRW Holdings said its NRW Civil & Mining division has been awarded a development contract for BHP at the Jimblebar mine in the East Pilbara region, just east of Newman. The scope of the contract includes various civil, building, mechanical and electrical works to support sustainable production at Jimblebar. The project contract, valued at approximately A$109 million, will commence in…
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Latin Metals has received a key permit to begin exploration activities at the Esperanza copper-gold project in San Juan Province, Argentina. “Securing this exploration permit is a pivotal moment for the Esperanza project, reaffirming the strong support from local authorities for advancing exploration in the region. With this permit in hand, the project is now positioned to unlock the significant…
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EACON Mining has partnered with Xichang Mining, a Baowu company, to automate operations at the Taihe iron mine in China – the company’s first iron ore project. In the first phase of the mine’s automation, EACON will provide its OEM-agnostic autonomous haulage solution (AHS) ORCASTRA for a fleet of six SANY electric mining trucks, each equipped with drive-by-wire systems per…
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Australian fine particle specialist RST Solutions has announced a partnership with New Zealand’s most capable hydroseeding company, Instant Green, to solve unique problems for clients. RST Solutions has been supplier of advanced products to Instant Green for a few years and the two companies have now formed a new partnership, taking the next step to providing advanced services and products…
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