Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda, with exploration tenements in Chile’s prospective Atacama region, and to enter a joint venture with Codelco (Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile) to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda’s assets.
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Caledonia confirms fatality at Blanket
Caledonia Mining officials have confirmed the death of a miner at the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe. While the miner was not identified, the company said the incident that took the worker’s life on 7 August was related to maintenance of trackless equipment. It also noted the worker, who succumbed to his injuries the following day, was contracted to Blanket…
Read MoreMSHA reports 25th fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on July 17, a miner at Holcim’s Swampscott Quarry, Essex County, Mass., died while performing repairs on a gyratory crusher. When a component was being suspended by a crane, a lifting eye welded to the component broke free striking the miner. Full story.
Read MoreToyota Australia teams up with BHP on safety, decarbonisation
Toyota Australia and BHP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing safety and decarbonisation measures within BHP’s Australian operations. Full story.
Read MoreKomatsu donates to ‘talent pipeline’ initiative
Komatsu has contributed $250,000 toward the AED Foundation’s Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribution industry. “We recognize the imperative to build a talent pipeline for our distributors and the heavy equipment industry at large,” said Rod Bull, Komatsu executive vice president, North America Region. “Komatsu supports Vision 2025…
Read MoreAmerican Resources to sell non-core Deane Mining assets
Central Appalachian-focused American Resources said its American Carbon subsidiary has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell certain assets associated with the Deane Mining complex in eastern Kentucky for $20.6 million. Full story.
Read MoreWaratah now under HBT ownership
German underground specialist HBT said it has entered into a deal with Questas Group to acquire Australian-based Waratah Engineering – developer of the WaraBolter, an underground MultiBolter designed to be ergonomically advanced. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone as we continue to build and develop our distribution capabilities, whilst enhancing our product portfolio,…
Read MoreSandvik boosts intelligent rotary blasthole range with DR413i
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has introduced the Sandvik DR413i, the fourth drill rig in its intelligent rotary blasthole range, purpose-built for high-altitude hard rock mines. The Sandvik DR413i represents the natural evolution of Sandvik D90, known across the globe for its consistency and durability. Ideal for iron ore and copper applications at altitudes up to approximately 15,000 feet (4,500…
Read MorePPI acquires Van Gorp
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) said it has acquired Van Gorp Corp., based in Pella, Iowa. Van Gorp has been in business for more than 90 years and has become a “well-respected manufacturer of conveyor components.” Read the full story here.
Read MoreMetso acquires Brouwer Engineering
Metso has signed an agreement to acquire privately owned Australian group Brouwer Engineering. Read the full story here.
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