Rio Tinto said an employee of a contracting company has died following an incident at the SimFer mine site in Nzérékoré, Guinea, on August 22. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues impacted by this tragic event as well as the wider community. We will offer all the support we can at this very difficult time…
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Indonesia creates new mineral industry agency
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set up a new mineral industry agency that will oversee the development of rare earths and radioactive materials, reported Reuters. “This agency will manage the strategic materials industry that relates to the defence industry, because strategic materials are quite important for the sovereignty of the nation, as well as important for the improvement of our…
Read MoreHindustan Zinc may enter uranium market
Indian zinc-silver producer Hindustan Zinc will aim to expand into uranium mining if the government opens up the sector to private players, CEO Arun Misra told Reuters. Government sources told the news agency that India wants to allow private firms to mine, import and process uranium as part of plans to end a decades-old state monopoly over the nuclear sector…
Read MoreAmerican Rare Earths begins test mine at Cowboy State
American Rare Earths, through its subsidiary Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc., has commenced construction of a test mine at the Cowboy State mine, part of the Halleck Creek deposit in Wyoming. The test mining program will extract approximately 3,200 tonnes of ore. Full story.
Read MoreWeir signs strategic collaboration agreement with MINEXXT
Weir has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with MINEXXT Inc., to strengthen its global leadership in thickened and paste tailings solutions. Weir will integrate MINEXXT’s cutting-edge thickening technology into its global tailings portfolio. This technology is engineered to deliver high-performance thickened and paste tailings solutions, enhancing Weir’s ability to collaboratively meet the evolving needs of its customers with precision…
Read MoreRST deploys dust, sediment control tech
Australia’s RST Solutions is playing a vital role in supporting the nation’s growing mining exploration industry through the delivery of advanced dust suppression and sediment control technologies that enhance environmental performance and operational efficiency. Full story.
Read MoreEmerson expands Appleton lighting family
Emerson has launched an energy-efficient alternative to conventional HID wall pack lighting fixtures with its new Appleton Wallmaster LED Series wall pack luminaires specially engineered for hazardous industrial environments. Full story.
Read MoreNoveon Magnetics to supply ABB with rare earth magnets
ABB has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Noveon Magnetics, an operational U.S. manufacturer of sintered rare earth magnets. The multi-million-dollar deal will support ABB’s North American manufacturing operations. Under the agreement, Noveon will supply ABB with high-performance NdFeB magnets for use in industrial motor applications. Monthly deliveries will begin this month and scale up to supply all magnet…
Read MoreLiebherr-Australia, Glencore enter ‘new era of partnership’
Liebherr-Australia and Glencore have finalised a significant 17-machine delivery plan across six major mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales, with deliveries scheduled through to the end of 2026. “We are excited to announce this new era of partnership with Glencore. Securing multi-year supply agreements of this scale is a proud moment for Liebherr-Australia,” said Brian Boitano, executive general…
Read MoreRedpath founder dies at 88
James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, founder of underground mining service provider Redpath Group, recently passed away in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, “after a courageous 20-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease.” He was 88. Full story.
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