Five individuals and one company have been crowned winners of the 2025 Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME) Women in Resources Awards. More than 1,100 gathered at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 13 February to hear the inspirational stories behind each of the 16 finalists. CME Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson said at the ceremony that the WIRA…
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Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture said it has been given clearance to commence a staged resumption of operations at its Renison tin mine following a precautionary shutdown due to a nearby bushfire. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of our staff and contractors during this challenging period for the operation and the broader West Coast community,” the miner stated. “The…
Read MoreEriez President and CEO Jaisen Kohmuench has announced the selection of Eriez to receive the 2024 Robert E. Murray Innovation Award from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). The award recognizes individuals and organizations that propel the mining industry forward through groundbreaking technological innovations. Eriez will be formally honored during the SME Annual Conference and Expo, taking place…
Read MoreThe secretariat of The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) has confirmed that the second draft of its outlines, which is entitled Mining Standards 2.0, will be delayed after receiving more than 2,500 points of comments from 82 organizations. Following the release of a first draft of Standard 2.0 in October 2023 for a 90-day public consultation, the secretariat said…
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Global miner Vale and equipment OEM Caterpillar will boost their shared focus on productivity, innovation and decarbonization after signing a new five-year global framework agreement that strengthens their ties. Among the objectives with the new deal: a greater focus on productivity and innovation, including carbon reduction initiatives. The companies also reaffirmed their commitment made in April 2024 to cooperate towards…
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The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. Full story.
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Westwater Resources has successfully commissioned the CSPG qualification line at its Kellyton graphite processing plant in east-central Alabama. The new line offers the capability of processing approximately 1 metric ton of CSPG battery anode material each day. Full story.
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General Kinematics, an Illinois-based vibratory equipment manufacturer and system integrator, has partnered with Mine Resource Group (MRG), an Indiana-based aggregate equipment, parts and service supplier. The partnership strategically allows General Kinematics to further increase its ability to readily service customers in the aggregate and mining industries. Full story.
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Two new lithium projects are underway in northern Chile, Laguna Verde (the most advanced) and Viento Andino, by CleanTech Lithium (CTL), a Chile-based exploration and development company. The company told Revista Minería Pan-Americana that “after several successful drilling campaigns starting in 2021, we are in the process of completing a drilling program at Laguna Verde, the results of which will…
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Epiroc said its ground-breaking Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) is now available for the Pit Viper 351 blasthole drill rig. The ABC enables hands-free bit changes, leveraging cutting-edge automation and advanced control systems. Full story.
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