Sandfire Resources said that its new Motheo mine in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt has produced first copper concentrate with the introduction of ore to the SAG mill.
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Read MoreMarula establishes Kenya copper, graphite mining arm
Africa-focused mining operator Marula Mining has formed a wholly owned operating subsidiary company in Kenya, Muchai Mining Kenya, that will examine near-term and advanced copper and graphite mining opportunities in the country. The company said its decision to establish Muchai came after extensive due diligence of several opportunities for copper and graphite, which it said should be concluded “in due…
Read MoreContango’s Lubu starts washed coal production
After dry and wet runs of the wash plant at the site as well as the integration of the screen with the broader processing facilities, UK development company Contango Holdings confirmed production of washed coking coal beginning 23 May at its flagship Lubu project in Zimbabwe. Officials said coking coal stockpiles have already been established by the Wirtgen surface miner,…
Read MoreBomb attack at Colombian gold mine leaves two dead
A bombing by illegal miners on May 17 at Zijin Mining’s Buriticá gold mine in Colombia killed two people and injured 14. Underground operations at the mine, which is located in the Antioquia province, were suspended following the incident. “Zijin Mining is deeply shocked and outraged by the attack. We strongly condemn the heinous actions of the criminals and express…
Read MoreE3 kicks off work at pilot plant site
E3 Lithium said in a recent progress update report that it is advancing its preparation activities for its field pilot plant in Canada, including the receipt of its facility license last month. Read more.
Read MoreProductivity, efficiency, durability core to new Cat D10 dozer
Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable Cat D10 Dozer burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and repair costs up to…
Read MoreTuvatu starts mining second lode system
Canadian miner Lion One Metals said mining at its URW1 lode at the Tuvatu alkaline gold project in Fiji has started, and it has obtained an initial face sampling underground. Full story.
Read MoreOk Tedi adds new class of apprentices
Papua New Guinea miner Ok Tedi said that 37 new apprentices have joined its Apprenticeship Training Program, bringing its total current apprentice numbers in the program to 73. Full story.
Read MoreNSW enviro authorities investigating Cadia pollution claim
Australia’s New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is starting a new investigation into Newcrest Mining’s Cadia mine over dust and pollutant emissions, its second probe in a year for the gold operation. Full story.
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