The new Cat SIS2GO app puts maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information at the fingertips of Caterpillar equipment owners. With SIS2GO, Caterpillar is offering customers the opportunity to access the latest Caterpillar operation and maintenance, service and parts manual information for their equipment. Two levels of access are available from SIS2GO. Operation and maintenance manuals (OMM), parts manuals, and the ability…
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Lynn Lake hits key permit milestones
Alamos Gold said the federal Environmental Impact Assessment for its Lynn Lake gold project in northern Manitoba, Canada, has been completed and a positive Decision Statement has been issued by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Full story.
Read MoreWork begins for BMA apprentice class of 2023
Forty-one new apprentices making up the class of 2023 have begun work with BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) at its Bowen Basin operations. Full story.
Read MoreHitachi, First Quantum build zero-emission partnership
Hitachi Construction Machinery has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with First Quantum Minerals for the advancement of a zero-emission partnership and development of sustainable solutions at the latter’s Zambia operations. A proof of concept is planned for implementation as part of the LOI, with Hitachi supplying the first of its full battery, rigid frame dump trucks fitted with an…
Read MoreSibanye-Stillwater takes control of New Century
Sibanye-Stillwater said it is now the controlling shareholder of Australian zinc miner New Century Resources with a nearly 71% stake, two weeks after launching an unsolicited takeover bid, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreTRX adding second mill at Buckreef
TRX Gold has confirmed a plan to expand its milling capacity and up production in South Africa, ordering an additional ball mill for the Buckreef gold operation. The Canadian-headquartered miner, which said in January it was targeting an increase of 75-100% of its oxide through the addition, placed the order for the 1,000-tonne-per-day mill through CSI Energy Group Tanzania in…
Read MoreVital Battery Metals taps CMG for future activities at Sting
Vital Battery Metals has entered into an agreement to engage Coast Mountain Geological (CMG) for management and ongoing geological services of future exploration activities at its Sting copper project in western Newfoundland, Canada. Full story.
Read MoreVale renews the old at Gelado
Vale has started the commissioning of the Gelado iron ore project in Carajás, Pará state, Brazil, reusing the tailings that have been deposited at its dam since Vale’s start of work in the region in 1985. The project is using 100% electric dredges for extraction, which will negate CO2 emissions as it produces pellet feed sustainably. The initial production capacity…
Read MoreCovergalls launches maternity workwear
Women’s workwear creator Covergalls has added to its lengthy line of personal protective equipment (PPE) with new options for maternity workwear. The Canadian company, which offers coveralls as well as tops, bottoms and accessories, said it now has available a maternity button-up work shirt as well as maternity cargo pants. They are available now through the company’s e-commerce portal or…
Read MoreBourchier picked for president, CEO of Mandalay
Canadian-based, global-focused gold miner Mandalay Resources has appointed Frazer Bourchier to lead the company as its new president and CEO, effective April 3. Bourchier, who will also be appointed to the Mandalay board, will work closely with current CEO Dominic Duffy to ensure a smooth transition. Outgoing Duffy will remain on the board as a non-executive director. Bourchier has 32…
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