REMA TIP TOP has acquired significant assets and operations of the Canadian company Almex Group. With the acquisition, the company has expanded its portfolio in the area of conveyor belt vulcanizing systems and “strengthened its position as the world’s leading provider of integrated conveying solutions,” the company stated. As one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of vulcanizing presses, Almex complements…
Read MoreAclara Resources announced that the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed up to US$5,000,000 in project development funding for its Carina heavy rare earths project in Goiás, Brazil. The strategic investment provided under DFC’s Project Development Program will primarily fund a feasibility study for the Carina project. The feasibility study, which is expected to be completed by the…
Read MoreMSHA reported that on August 25, a miner at Colt Rock and Lime LLC, Scott, Mo., died after the haul truck he was driving went through a berm in the haul road, over a highwall and overturned into water in the pit. Full story.
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Gunnison Copper has commenced production of pure copper cathode from its fully operational Johnson Camp mine in southeast Arizona, following the successful start-up of the solvent extraction (SX) and electrowinning (EW) circuit. Full story.
Read MoreImperial Metals has received a permit amendment to allow expansion and extension of mining activities at its Mount Polley copper-gold mine in south-central British Columbia. The expansion allows for pit development and expansion of rock-storage areas. Full story.
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U.S.-based companies Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on creating a resilient domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets independent of China. Full story.
Read MoreThe Minerals Council of Australia has launched a new publication showcasing the industry’s vast economic and social contributions across the country, particularly in regional and remote communities. Australian Mining: Mapped highlights the essential role mining plays in sustaining Australia’s prosperity. Mining is the nation’s largest exporter, top company taxpayer and a major employer. The industry sustains hundreds of thousands of…
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Apprenticeships and traineeships in Western Australia’s Goldfields region will receive a significant boost, thanks to a $5 million contribution from BHP to the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD). The funding will support 35 new apprentices and trainees through the Group Training Organisation (GTO) Wage Subsidy Program. Launched in 2022, the program helps small to medium-sized businesses by…
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RPMGlobal has entered a six-week exclusivity period with Caterpillar to conduct due diligence to firm up a non-binding indicative offer, which values the Australian software company at $5 per share. “Caterpillar shares our values, believes in our mission, and is committed to investing in our products, services, people, and our future,” said RPMGlobal. “Caterpillar is a longstanding customer of RPM’s…
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Metso has secured an order from Fortress Minerals to supply a comprehensive suite of minerals processing equipment for two strategic projects in Malaysia: the Bukit Besi iron ore project and the Mengapur copper project. The order value, which was not disclosed, is booked in Metso’s Minerals’ 2025 third-quarter orders received. At the core of the order are two Metso HRC…
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