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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Wayne Palmer was nominated by President Trump to serve as assistant secretary of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at the Department of Labor. He is the former executive vice president of the Essential Minerals Association (EMA). Full story.
Read MoreSantacruz Silver Mining has confirmed the death of one of its workers in an incident at the Tres Amigos mine, part of the Caballo Blanco Group of mines in Bolivia. The death on 6 February occurred while the miner, who was not identified, was performing cleaning work nearby a development with an ore pass junction. The incident occurred when material…
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Ukraine said it is open to making a deal with the United States government for continued military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry, reported The Associated Press.
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Canadian-based Rio2 has marked the start of construction at its Fenix gold mine in the Maricunga Gold Belt, Atacama Region, Chile. A ceremony was held 6 February to mark the occasion; the event was attended by the Honorable Aurora Williams Baussa, Minister of Mining; Mario Silva Álvarez, Deputy Governor of Atacama; Jorge Riesco Valdivieso, President of SONAMI (Chilean National Mining…
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Port Hedland is the home of Australia’s first OTR mining tyre recycling centre, owner and host company Tyrecycle announced last week. The facility, purpose built for the sector, will be able to recycle end-of-life tyres from across the Pilbara at the rate of more than 30,000 tonnes annually, providing an efficient mine-to-processing service, and enhancing sustainability credentials for operators –…
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RCT has confirmed that one of its clients in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is now operating Cat 349D excavators equipped with its automation system as well as rock breaker and back scratch attachments.
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Miners Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) to pilot the production of feedstock for renewable diesel. The deal, inked during the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, allows all three to assess the technical and commercial viability of feedstock production, starting with Solaris and Moringa plantations to generate…
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China said it would restrict exports of five metals used in defense, clean energy and other industries in response to U.S. tariffs, reported Reuters. An additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports into the U.S. came into effect last week. The new restrictions stop short of outright export bans and are narrowly targeted in some cases, noted the news agency. Licenses…
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Cummins’ Generators and Power Systems arm confirmed February 11 that it has acquired the assets of mining and rail power retrofitter First Mode. Full story.
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