Omnia company BME has signed a distributorship agreement for its blasting solutions business with Germany-based DynaEnergetics, which the former said will underscore its commitment to its customers globally. At the heart of the collaboration is Igneo, DynaEnergetics’ electronic detonator system designed for high-temperatures and reactive ground. BME GM Technology and Marketing Nishen Hariparsad said BME can now provide customers with…
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USGS: global lithium, cobalt to jump, others flat
The U.S. Geological Survey recently released its World Minerals Outlook for world production capacity across seven critical minerals (and helium) from 2025 to 2029, and confirmed a few surprises in its report. In the assessment, part of a larger effort to provide forecasts and scenarios for global mineral supply chain, the agency said global capacity to produce cobalt and lithium,…
Read MoreWyoming Energy Authority opens floor to coal study
The Wyoming Energy Authority has outlined a request for proposals that will allow for a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study, including supply, demand, investment interest, current and future mining constraints, the potential for exports and infrastructure needs, and regulatory barriers and reforms needed to maintain a viable long-term thermal coal market for the state. Full story.
Read MoreIndia proposes domestic coal trading exchange
India is reportedly eying the potential to establish a coal trading exchange to buy and sell domestically produced coal as output from privately held mines in the country grows. According to a Reuters report, the India federal government is now seeking comments on the proposal. Coal mining was first opened up to private companies after 2020, ending what had been…
Read MoreFirst stoping ore for Plutonic East
Catalyst Metals has announced that it has achieved first stoping ore from Plutonic East Gold, located just off the Great Northern Highway about 950 kilometres from Perth, Western Australia. Plutonic East, a pre-existing underground mine situated near the existing Plutonic processing plant, first began redevelopment activities in April 2024. Ore from the operation will be processed via the currently underutilised…
Read MoreMissouri S&T design team wins big at SME
For the second consecutive year, a team of Missouri University of Science and Technology students won the Metallic Student Design Competition at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Annual Conference and Exhibition. Full story.
Read MoreCanada financially backs IAMGOLD’s Côté mine emissions efforts
The government of Canada has confirmed it is earmarking $1.48 million for the electrification of mining operations and reduction of emissions at IAMGOLD’s Côté gold operation in Ontario. Full story.
Read MoreIndonesia ponders raising royalties for miners
Indonesia’s mining ministry said it is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies, reported Reuters. The country is the world’s biggest exporter of thermal coal and nickel products, as well as a major source of copper. Officials propose raising royalty rates paid by miners and producers of metal products based on price levels, including introducing progressive rates for metals like…
Read MoreMetso addresses copper recovery with Cu POX
Metso has launched its Cu POX leaching process that not only maximizes copper recovery, but also reduces environmental impact.
Read MoreSandvik releases upgrade for DD210 drill rig
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing a drilling performance upgrade package for the Sandvik DD210 narrow vein underground drill rig – a compact and versatile single-boom electro-hydraulic jumbo for tunneling and mining development in cross sections up to 24 square meters.
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