Liebherr confirmed 31 October that it has received its first T 264 haul truck at the Eliwana mine complex in the Pilbara region of Western Australia – the first of a total of 120 zero-emission machines the miner will deploy by 2030. Full story.
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Canadian producer Nickel 28 confirmed that its Ramu mine Basumuk HPAL plant in Papua New Guinea is back to full production levels following a 7 October earthquake. Full story.
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Dyno Nobel and Fortescue have agreed on a long-term extension of their supply agreement, which will see Dyno Nobel continue supplying its explosive products and services to Fortescue’s Pilbara mining operations.
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Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire German-based gear manufacturing software developer esco in a deal with undisclosed terms. The supplier is known for its creation of power skiving software; its solutions support design, production and quality inspection for gear manufacturing. The company will be reported in Sandvik Coromant, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. “Power skiving is…
Read MoreAlmina Minas do Alentejo S.A. confirmed it is moving ahead with preparations to upgrade its copper and zinc concentrator at the Almina mine in Aljustrel, in the Iberian pyrite belt in Portugal, with technology from Metso.
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The American Coal Council’s (ACC) Coal Leadership Council (CLC) program, formerly known as Tomorrow’s Leadership Council, has been updated and the new initiative will kick off at the Miami Coal Conference in February 2024. Full story.
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In the evolving landscape of the mining industry, maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime are paramount for success. In addition to creating industry-leading products that promote longer operational lifespan, Tsubaki also offers outstanding unmatched service through its ProService Lifecycle Support program. This service offering is transforming the way mining companies manage their equipment, ensuring enhanced productivity, reduced maintenance costs, and…
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After days of protests, Panama President Laurentino Cortizo said the country would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with First Quantum’s local subsidiary Minera Panama, reported Reuters. The vote will take place December 17 and its result will be binding. The news agency said Panama’s government and Minera Panama agreed on a contract which would guarantee…
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In another bid to control critical mineral supply, top graphite producer and exporter China said it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, reported Reuters. It has already imposed similar restrictions on gallium and germanium since 1 August. Full story.
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The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and The Copper Mark have launched version 3.0 of the RMI’s Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) and the RMI’s and Copper Mark’s joint Criteria Guide. The RRA is a set of mineral-agnostic criteria for responsible production, sourcing, processing and recycling of minerals and metals. Version 3.0 consists of 33 criteria covering environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…
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