Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, pens an op-ed about coal being a significant driver behind the state’s economy throughout its history and into the future. Full story.
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Sika adds mining-minded shotcrete, grout specialist Thiessen Team
The parent company of New Jersey-based Sika has closed on Elko, Nevada-based shotcrete and grouting agent Thiessen Team USA and its related plant and delivery equipment for mining. The deal includes Western operations focused on minerals essential to electric vehicle batteries. The acquisition opens cross-selling potential for Sika mix accelerator and structural fiber offerings, while extending the company’s mining market…
Read MoreFQM makes second Metso order for Kansanshi
Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has placed an additional order with Metso for the delivery of minerals processing equipment to their Kansanshi copper mine S3 expansion in Zambia.
Read MoreSandvik taking AutoMine Multi-Lite to Chile loaders
Sandvik confirmed it has received an order from Chilean copper miner Sociedad Punta del Cobre S.A (Pucobre) to supply autonomous loaders equipped with AutoMine Multi-Lite system for its mining operations in northern Chile’s Atacama region.
Read MoreHorizonte’s Araguaia receives mining approval permit
Brazilian-focused producer Horizonte Minerals has received its mining approval permit for the Araguaia nickel project from the Pará State Secretariat for Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS).
Read MoreCIMIC Sedgman acquires Novopro
Engineer and metallurgy group Novopro Projects has been acquired by CIMIC Group and its Sedgman subsidiary.
Read MoreMICA appoints Nyabeze
Chamirai Nyabeze has been selected as network director for the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA).
Read MoreCanada funds projects to enhance mining sector
The Government of Canada said it is investing more than $15 million to accelerate the commercialization of made-in-Canada mining solutions that will better equip the country’s sector. Full story.
Read MoreKemerton equipment order goes to Metso
Newly renamed global group Metso has been awarded a EUR 40 million (US$43.6 million) order for ancillary equipment that will be added to the calcining and acid roasting facilities at Kemerton Lithium’s hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreRMI earns local certification in China
RMI Pressure Systems said that its future in the Chinese mining sector looks even brighter following the company’s achievement of MA certification to manufacture its world-renowned pumps locally in the country. Full story.
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