Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals is reportedly planning on a US$210 million investment in its Constancia copper mine in Peru, which will see an expansion of the pit, new processing equipment, and increasing the height of the tailings dam wall. The miner expects to begin the works in the fourth quarter of 2025. The mine’s life remains unchanged and is expected…
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India’s Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has successfully conducted the country’s first trial blast for the dozer push mining method. This innovative approach aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency in mining processes by utilising unmanned, automated machinery. The trial was conducted at the PEKB (Parsa East and Kanta Basan)…
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The Jhanjra Area of Eastern Coalfields has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of a Gainwell standard height continuous miner (SHCM-3) – the first CM manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ program – at the Jhanjra colliery. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended last month by Eastern Coalfields executives, members of the JCC and representatives from INMOSSA. Additionally, the dignitaries…
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PT Freeport Indonesia is in discussions with the government about being able to continue copper concentrate exports until its new Manyar smelter returns to full operations, reported Reuters. The miner was allowed to export copper concentrate until the end of December, as the smelter was expected to process its mine output domestically by then. However, a fire in October has…
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Mongolia said it has reached a preliminary agreement with France’s Orano Mining Group to develop a long-awaited uranium mining project in the Dornogovi province, reported Reuters. The Zuuvch Ovoo project, with an initial investment of $500 million and a total investment of $1.6 billion, will start its preparatory phase from 2024 to 2027, with first production expected in 2028, the…
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Sandvik has acquired the assets of FASTech, a U.S.-based reseller of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) solutions in the Mastercam network. With this acquisition, Sandvik strengthens its position in the CAM market and further builds on its capabilities to serve customers and expand the customer base. FASTech will be a part of business unit Mastercam and will be reported within business…
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The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), hosting the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference and Expo, alongside the Colorado Mining Association’s (CMA) 127th National Western Mining Conference and World Gold 2025, has released its keynote lineup. This year’s event, being held From February 23-26 in Denver, Colo., will feature a group of speakers addressing a broad range of topics…
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported U.S. production of selected mineral commodities in the third quarter 2024. U.S. mine and plant production data for 16 selected mineral commodities are provided on a monthly (or quarterly) basis by the USGS to the board of governors, Federal Reserve System (FRS), for use in preparing its index of industrial production and the related…
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Two of Australia’s major miners and its biggest steelmaker plan to develop the country’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant in the Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth, in Western Australia. The companies formed the NeoSmelt collaboration in February 2024, combining BHP and Rio Tinto’s deep knowledge of Pilbara iron ore, with BlueScope’s unique operating experience in ESF…
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The Avatel is a first-of-its-kind, semi-automated explosives delivery system that is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies to deliver significantly safer and more productive blasting operations. Watch the video.
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