MSHA is reporting that since 2018, there have been seven fatalities involving miners operating personnel carriers. These accidents could have been prevented if mine operators followed these suggestions. Full story.
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First concentrate shipment at Juanicipio
Canadian miner MAG Silver confirmed the shipment of first commercial concentrates from its high-grade Juanicipio mine in Municipio Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Full story.
Read MoreVital Metals halts construction at Saskatoon plant
Vital Metals said it is pausing all construction-related activities at its rare earth processing facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, as it seeks alternative funding sources and partners. Full story.
Read MoreCaterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie mine
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) and Caterpillar have signed definitive agreements to supply NMG’s Matawinie graphite mine in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Québec, Canada, with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service. Full story.
Read MorePerenti’s Barminco extends deal at Flying Fox
Perenti subsidiary Barminco has confirmed a nine-month extension to its contract at IGO’s Flying Fox nickel operations in Western Australia. Read more.
Read MoreWerk-Brau clears the stage for wheel loader angle broom
Ohio, U.S.-based company Werk-Brau has rolled out its newest product, a hydraulically driven wheel loader angle broom that is ideal for cleaning and clearing of snow, dirt, debris, grass and more for a number of applications. They are available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths, each with 30 degrees of swing left or right of center. A polypropylene brush with…
Read MoreASGCO releases Tru-Trainer idler improvements
ASGCO has announced new improvements to its line of Tru-Trainer Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers. The new patent-pending design is engineered for heavy-duty conveyor applications with high conveyor belt speeds and tonnages. The updated Tru-Trainer Dual Return features a new lower profile design for more compact conveyors with a low height clearance as seen in many conveyor belt feeders…
Read MoreOZ Minerals to implement CiDRA tech at Carrapateena
Photo: OZ Minerals OZ Minerals has commissioned a front end engineering and design (FEED) study for a full-scale implementation of CiDRA’s novel minerals separation technology at its Carrapateena mine in South Australia. Full story.
Read MoreRCT automates Northern Star underground fleet
Technology specialist RCT has partnered with Northern Star Mining Services to implement a digital autonomous mining fleet at the Ramone gold mine in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreTanzania inks US$667 million deal with Australian miners
Tanzania has signed agreements worth US$667 million with Evolution Energy Minerals, Ecograf, and Peak Rare Earths to mine rare earth minerals and graphite in the East African country, reported Reuters. Under the agreements, Tanzania will have a 16% stake each in jointly established companies to operate the projects. Peak Rare Earths will mine the minerals in the southwest, while Evolution…
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