Jennmar has confirmed it has acquired a line of mine sealant products from the pyro-chem division of Wright-Mix Material Solutions (Wright-Mix). Jennchem, a Jennmar subsidiary, will add Pyro-Chem’s Pro Seal LX, Pro Seal TNT, Pyro-Chem TC, and Sealit Spray Mine Sealant to its product portfolio. The acquisition enables additional growth and customer service capabilities for Jennchem through expanding manufacturing capabilities…
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BYD, Vale join forces to study light fleet electrification
Vale and BYD have signed a letter of intent to explore the electrification of Vale’s light vehicle fleet. The study will evaluate the necessary infrastructure for recharging vehicles in Vale’s areas and test electric models like the BYD Dolphin and Shark pickup in operational areas. The initiative aims to reduce the use of fossil fuel-powered cars and contribute to the…
Read MoreWomen in Mining releases 6th annual WIM100 winners
Women in Mining UK’s biennial list and publication of WIM100 “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” has been released for 2024. The 100 winners were selected from 570 individual nominations, and were the culmination of six months of evaluations and shortlisting. They are from 41 different countries in 2024, up from 40 in 2022 and 32 in 2020. When the…
Read MoreSierra Metals’ Yauricocha hits full capacity
Canadian-based Sierra Metals has reported that its Yauricocha underground mine in Peru has reached a full capacity throughput rate of 3,600 tonnes per day since the beginning of the fourth quarter. “Since receiving operating and environmental permits to develop and mine below the 1120 level at Yauricocha earlier in 2024, the team has done a terrific job developing this new…
Read MoreNewmont sells Colorado operation to SSR Mining
Newmont has agreed to sell its Cripple Creek & Victor operation in Colorado to SSR Mining for up to $275 million in cash consideration. The mine is expected to add 170,000 ounces in annual gold production to SSR’s platform. Full story.
Read MoreFLSmidth to deliver two HPGRs to India
FLSmidth has received an order for the delivery of two of the world’s largest high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) for an iron ore concentrator in India. “This new order further expands our market leading position for HPGR technologies. I am obviously very pleased about this. To us it is a clear vote of confidence from customers – both towards the…
Read MoreOk Tedi rolls out largest wheel loader in PNG
Ok Tedi Mining Limited has launched the first and largest front wheel loader in Papua New Guinea: a Cat 995 Large Wheel Loader. The new machine will allow the miner to increase production capacity and meet growing market demands. “The Cat 995 is up to 23% more productive than the Cat 994 Wheel Loader, while the company has been using…
Read MoreSandvik completes acquisition of Universal Field Robots
Sandvik has completed its previously announced acquisition of Universal Field Robots (UFR). The newly added company, an Australia-based provider of autonomous interoperable solutions for the surface mining and underground mining markets, will be reported in Digital Mining Technologies, a division within the Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions business area. UFR has approximately 40 employees and is headquartered in Brisbane. The…
Read MoreARENA provides Fortescue funds for fast charging project
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a A$10 million grant to Fortescue to develop a six-megawatt fast charger unit for heavy mining equipment. The funding has been awarded under the Australian Government’s Industrial Transformation Stream, part of the Powering the Regions Fund. Building on an existing 3-MW prototype, the ‘Fast Charger for Heavy Battery Electric Vehicles’ project will…
Read MoreChina bans export of critical minerals to U.S.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced a ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials to the United States, effective immediately, in response to recent chip sanctions, reported The Associated Press. In its latest move, the U.S. Commerce Department added 140 companies to a so-called “entity list” subject to strict export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software…
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