Queensland premier David Crisafulli is fulfilling a campaign promise and is expanding the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy to help build a pipeline of resource workers. The government is delivering $2 million to establish regional hubs in Central and North Queensland over a three-year period. The first regional hub will be based in Mackay at the Resources Centre of Excellence,…
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Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Finland-based TL Solution’s recycling operations and induction heating technology development capabilities. The deal will enhance Metso’s innovative mill lining recycling technology development and customer service capabilities. “Metso started mill lining recycling development more than 10 years ago. The acquired technology will strengthen our recycling technology development capabilities based on induction heating,” said Martin…
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Core Natural Resources continues ongoing efforts to resume longwall operations at its Leer South mine in Barbour County, W.Va., following a combustion-related event at the mine in mid-January. Full story.
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FEECO International has launched a new QR code-based platform designed to simplify the way customers manage access to parts and service for their FEECO equipment. Full story.
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Belgium-based Virtual Surveyor has significantly enhanced the data storage, remote file access, and project collaboration functionality of its popular smart drone surveying package with seamless integration for Microsoft Office OneDrive accounts. Full story.
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Native Mineral Resources completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack gold project in Queensland on 6 July, using remnant material as part of a planned trial run. This marks the transition of the operation into an advanced commissioning phase. “We are also pleased to announce the execution of a refining and offtake agreement with ABC Refinery, a globally trusted…
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Canadian miner First Mining Gold and the Mishkeegogamang First Nation have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario. Full story.
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Sandvik has received a major underground mining equipment order from Oyu Tolgoi to be used at its copper-gold mine in Mongolia’s South Gobi Desert. The order is valued at SEK 270 million and was booked in the second quarter of 2025. “Sandvik loaders and trucks have consistently delivered industry-leading performance for Oyu Tolgoi, and we are very pleased to be…
Read MoreWest Virginia-headquartered Swanson Industries has acquired the off-highway business of TransAxle Holdings, a remanufacturer of transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, axles and brake systems and related industrial products for numerous off-highway verticals. Full story.
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Conspec Controls, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for the mining industry, has launched a limited-time, trade-in program designed to help mine operators upgrade gas monitoring systems to the latest generation of Conspec’s OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors. The program offers generous credits for mine operators’ existing gas monitors – legacy Conspec models or competing brand systems – making it…
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