FLSmidth has been retained for the supply of the world’s largest gyratory crusher and station for a copper mine in South America. Though the customer was not disclosed, the supplier said the deal is valued at DKK320 million (US$45.6 million). It is set for delivery this year, and includes the Top Service Gyratory Crusher (TSUV), a semi-mobile station and heavy-duty…
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Metso Outotec to deliver key equipment to Australian miners
Metso Outotec has been awarded orders from Albemarle Lithium and OZ Minerals for operations in Australia. Full article.
Read MoreBowen sends first train from refurbed Mallawa loadout
Bowen Coking Coal sent the first loaded train on its way on 28 December at the Mallawa train loadout in the Bowen Basin of Queensland following the facility’s refurbishment. Full article.
Read MoreCobre Panama to stop production
Franco-Nevada and partner First Quantum, after first being notified of such by government officials in mid-December, confirmed it will be preparing the Cobre Panama copper operation to enter a care-and-maintenance mode. The companies said they are responding to a direction from the Ministry of Commercia and Industries related to the mine and developing a preparation plan to cease operations. Current…
Read MoreCoal operator giving back in Wyo., W.Va, Va. Communities
Kentucky-headquartered coal miner Ramaco Resources is focusing on philanthropy for the support of coal communities with its new charitable organization, the Ramaco Foundation. Full article.
Read MoreNo more raw lithium exports: Zimbabwe
In a bid to stop artisanal miners in Zimbabwe, the government has imposed a ban on the export of unprocessed lithium, reported Reuters.
Read MoreMSHA Reports 25th, 26th fatalities of 2022
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has released alerts for the 25th and 26th fatalities of 2022. Read the full North American Mining article here.
Read MoreDuratec awarded BHP WA Iron Ore deal
Australian specialty engineer Duratec has been selected for a A$48 million wharf remediation works contract for BHP WA Iron Ore. Full article.
Read MoreTeck selling Quintette operation
Just days before Christmas, Teck Resources reportedly inked a deal with Conuma Resources to sell its closed Quintette coal mine in northeastern British Columbia, Canada for C$120 million. Full article.
Read MoreEpiroc, Orica mark milestone wireless blast
Epiroc and Orica, in partnership with Agnico Eagle, have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel – the world’s first semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution at Agnico Eagle Mines’ Kittilä mine in Finland. Full article.
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